The Negro in English Literature: A Critical IntroductionA. H. Stockwell, 1962 - 176 pages |
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Page 63
... Indian as a noble savage is typical of early eighteenth century attitude . During the early part of the century , however , the Negro came in for little comment ; the Indian was the epitome of the great and virtuous noble savage ...
... Indian as a noble savage is typical of early eighteenth century attitude . During the early part of the century , however , the Negro came in for little comment ; the Indian was the epitome of the great and virtuous noble savage ...
Page 114
... Indian who waits outside a bower by the " loathly Pitch Lake " and laments the wanton destruction of the beautiful birds of Trinidad . But By there came a Negro hunter Lithe and lusty , sleek and strong , Rolling round his sparkling ...
... Indian who waits outside a bower by the " loathly Pitch Lake " and laments the wanton destruction of the beautiful birds of Trinidad . But By there came a Negro hunter Lithe and lusty , sleek and strong , Rolling round his sparkling ...
Page 146
... Indian who has " been enslaved and cramped in the most severe and paralysing forms which were ever conceived by man " . Though Shelley , in the true romantic temper , speaks out for liberty , justice , and freedom in most of his works ...
... Indian who has " been enslaved and cramped in the most severe and paralysing forms which were ever conceived by man " . Though Shelley , in the true romantic temper , speaks out for liberty , justice , and freedom in most of his works ...
Contents
Preface | 9 |
Shakespeare and the Man of Colour | 23 |
The Negro and Colour in Poetry | 48 |
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