Reimagining the Middle Passage

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Exploring the representations of the Middle Passage by African-descended artists, Tara T. Green highlights how these creators have transformed this historical trauma into a symbol of resilience and change. The book delves into the works of twentieth- and twenty-first-century writers and performers, illustrating their efforts to confront and resist the concept of "social death." By reimagining this painful legacy, they affirm the significance of Black life and the enduring strength of resistance against oppression.