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A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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What are the different meanings of performance? How does Abdurraqib use these multiple meanings to support his argument about identity?

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How do the historical and pop culture connections combine with Abdurraqib’s personal experiences? Why did he choose to combine them?

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How does Abdurraqib imagine his audience? Does he address white or Black readers? Academics or general audiences? Are different essays for different audiences? Why or why not?

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