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Explore the diverse and influential landscape of African American literary theory with this comprehensive reader. It delves into key critical perspectives, examining the historical context, cultural significance, and enduring power of Black voices in literature, providing essential insights for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the complex intersections of race, identity, and artistic expression within the African American literary tradition.

Explore 'The Signifying Monkey,' a foundational text by Henry Louis Gates Jr., which revolutionized African American literary and cultural theory. This seminal work unpacks the concept of signifying, analyzing its complex role in Black vernacular traditions and its profound influence on understanding African American identity and expression.