+ african american literature, american literature, an appeal to the colored citizens of the world, comte de buffon, david walker, early american literature, just teach one, king philip, native american literature, Rosa; or, American Genius and Education, william apess
Refuting Europe in “Rosa, or American Genius and Education”
Over the past few class sessions, we have looked at Rosa, or American Genius and Education (1810). Published anonymously, the satirical novel presents an interesting examination and discussion for my early American literature survey course. There is a lot that can be looked at in regards to this novel; however, today, I want to focus specifically on the Peruvian Sol who enters the narrative mid-way through … Read More Refuting Europe in “Rosa, or American Genius and Education”
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