Unveiling the Continuum: Analyzing Slave Narratives and Neo-Slave Narratives through Edward P. Jones’ The Known World and Toni Morrison’s A Mercy

Guettaia, Seyf Eddine

دراسات إنسانية واجتماعية
Volume 14, Numéro 1, Pages 491-500
2025-01-16

Unveiling The Continuum: Analyzing Slave Narratives And Neo-slave Narratives Through Edward P. Jones’ The Known World And Toni Morrison’s A Mercy

Abstract

Slave Narratives and Neo-Slave Narratives are distinct literary genres which explore the enduring impact of slavery on the African American community. As the society undergoes continuous transformation, the revival of classic narratives becomes crucial for advocating justice and asserting the rights of this demographic. Neo-Slave Narratives, contemporary counterparts, offer nuanced perspectives and additions to the narratives of past generations. This analysis, centered on The Known World by Edward P. Jones and Toni Morrison's A Mercy, delves into the intricate alterations differentiating these genres. Navigating past and present within African American literature, it aims to illuminate the enduring significance of Neo-Slave Narratives as indispensable records of the African American journey, providing valuable insights into the genre's evolution and sociocultural dynamics.

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Slavery ; Slave Narratives ; Neo-Slave Narratives ; Edward P. Jones ; Toni Morrison

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