The Signifying Monkey: A Theory of African-American Literary Criticism

The Signifying Monkey is a groundbreaking literary criticism book that uncovers the origins of Afro-American folklore and traditions in ancient poetry from Nigeria, Benin, Brazil, Cuba, and Haiti.

The author masterfully reads literary works by renowned authors such as Alice Walker, Zora Neale Hurston, Ralph Ellison, Jean Toomer, Richard Wright, and Ishmael Reed, demonstrating how their works "signify upon" each other in a powerful and groundbreaking work of critical theory.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Afro-American culture and literature, providing a detailed appendix with previously unpublished tales about the Signifying Monkey.

Don't miss out on this revolutionary work that will change the way you understand contemporary Black literature.