Description:
Offers pedagogical techniques for teaching the play Dutchman by Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones) in college literature, drama, and film courses, including consideration of race, gender, black arts and other literary movements, the blues and popular music, and African American history. Gives syllabus suggestions for undergraduate and graduate courses.
Review Quotes:
"Beyond providing insights into the play, its history, and its context, this inspiring volume gives tips on how to ease students into Baraka's drama. In short, it helps teachers both understand and teach this disturbing, influential, and great American play." --William J. Harris, University of Kansas