Allegories of Encounter: Colonial Literacy and Indian Captivities by Andrew Newman

Allegories of Encounter: Colonial Literacy and Indian Captivities

Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American Histo

Andrew Newman

236 pages missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction classics history lgbtqia+ literary challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Allegories of Encounter: Colonial Literacy and Indian Captivities by Andrew Newman is a challenging read for anyone fascinated by the complex intersections of colonialism, literacy, and identity, offering a rich and nuanced exploration of the ways in which stories of captivity and conversion reveal the power of language to shape our understanding of ourselves and others.

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Presenting an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to colonial America's best-known literary genre, Andrew Newman analyzes depictions of reading, writing, and recollecting texts in Indian captivity narratives. While histories of literacy and col...

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