Richard Pryor is an American icon whose name evokes irreverent humor, social critique, and a perplexing degree of self-agonized genius. This anthology captures in one volume the spirit, zest, and cultural impact of Pryor's complex artistry. Audrey Thomas McCluskey has assembled insightful essays from a broad range of scholars, social critics, writers, filmmakers, and other established and emerging commentators on American culture. Although a celebration of Pryor's genius, the book approaches the subject with a critical sensibility that provides insight into his work to reveal how he simultaneously highlighted and embodied prominent narratives of race, gender, and social conditions in America in ways that continue to enlighten and entertain.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Indiana University Press
ISBN-13
9780253220110
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95903492
Product Key Features
Author
Audrey Thomas Mccluskey
Publication Name
Richard Pryor: the Life and Legacy of a Crazy Black Man
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Social Sciences, History
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
517g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Audrey Thomas Mccluskey
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