Wonham, Henry B., 1960-

Playing the races ethnic caricature and American literary realism / [electronic resource] : Henry B. Wonham. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2004. - viii, 196 p. : ill.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-192) and index.

Introduction: the age of caricature, the age of realism -- William Dean Howells and the touch of exaggeration which typifies -- "I want a real coon": Twain and ethnic caricature -- A Jamesian art to be cultivated -- Edith Wharton's flamboyant copy -- The "curious realism" of Charles Chesnutt.


Electronic reproduction.
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2013.
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American fiction--History and criticism.--19th century
Race in literature.
Caricatures and cartoons--History--United States--19th century.
Stereotypes (Social psychology) in literature.
Ethnicity in literature.
Realism in literature.


United States--Ethnic relations--History--19th century.
United States--Race relations--History--19th century.


Electronic books.

PS374.R32 / W66 2004eb

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