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Bibligraphic Information
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A little devil in America : notes in praise of Black performance
First edition.
- Author
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Abdurraqib, Hanif, 1983- author.
- Publisher:
- Random House,
- Pub date:
- [2021]
- Physical desc:
- xii, 300 pages ;
- ISBN:
- 9781984801197
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Copy info:
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1 copy available in
Shelved by call number, A-L 4th Floor, N-Z 3rd Floor.
1 copy total in all locations.
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PN1590 .B53 A23 2021
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Shelved by call number, A-L 4th Floor, N-Z 3rd Floor
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A little devil in America : notes in praise of Black performance
First edition.
Abdurraqib, Hanif, 1983- author.
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First edition.
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A little devil in America : notes in praise of Black performance
First edition.
Abdurraqib, Hanif, 1983- author.
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ISBN:
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9781984801197
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ISBN:
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1984801198
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ISBN:
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(ISBN invalid)9781984801210
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Personal Author:
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Abdurraqib, Hanif, 1983- author.
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Title:
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A little devil in America : notes in praise of Black performance / Hanif Abdurraqib.
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Edition:
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First edition.
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Publication info:
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New York : Random House, [2021]
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Copyright notice:
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©2021
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Physical descrip:
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xii, 300 pages ; 22 cm
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General Note:
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Includes index.
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Contents:
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Performing miracles. On times I have forced myself to dance -- On marathons and tunnels -- On going home as performance -- An epilogue for Aretha -- Suspending disbelief. On times I have forced myself to dance -- This one goes out to all the magical Negroes -- Sixteen ways of looking at blackface -- On certain and uncertain movement of limbs -- Nine considerations of Black people in space -- On matters of country/provenance. On times I have forced myself to dance -- The Josephine Baker monument can never be large enough -- It is safe to say I have lost many games of spades -- My favorite thing about Don Shirley -- I would like to give Merry Clayton her roses -- Beyoncé performs at the Super Bowl and I think about all the jobs I've hated -- Anatomy of closeness//Chasing blood. On times I have forced myself to dance -- The beef sometimes begins with a dance move -- Fear: a crown -- On the performance of softness -- Board up the doors, tear down the walls -- Callings to remember. On times I have forced myself not to dance.
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Summary:
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"A Little Devil in America is an urgent project that unravels all modes and methods of Black performance, in this moment when Black performers are coming to terms with their value, reception, and immense impact on America. With sharp insight, humor, and heart, Abdurraqib examines how Black performance happens in specific moments in time and space--midcentury Paris, the moon, or a cramped living room in Columbus, Ohio. At the outset of this project, Abdurraqib became fascinated with clips of Black minstrel entertainers like William Henry Lane, better known as Master Juba. Knowing there was something more complicated and deep-seated in the history and legacy of minstrelsy, Abdurraqib uncovered questions and tensions that help to reveal how Black performance pervades all areas of American society. Abdurraqib's prose is entrancing and fluid as he leads us along the links in his remarkable trains of thought. A Little Devil in America considers, critiques, and praises performance in music, sports, writing, comedy, grief, games, and love"-- Provided by publisher.
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Subject term:
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African Americans in the performing arts.
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Subject term:
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American literature--African American authors--History and criticism.
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African Americans--Race identity.
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African Americans--Intellectual life.
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African Americans--Social conditions.
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Geographic term:
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United States--Race relations.
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Geographic term:
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United States.
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Genre:
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Criticism, interpretation, etc. fast (OCoLC)fst01411635
