声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter One Blues and African American Literature
1.The Historical Development of Blues in African American Literature
2.Blues Theory of Albert Murray
3.Blues Theory of Houston A.Baker,Jr.
4.The Influence of Blues on August Wilson’s Dramaturgy
Chapter Two Blues:Poetic Expression of the African American Sorrow
1.Lingering Sorrow from the Quest for “Home”
2.Intermittent Sorrow from the Bewilderment for Race
3.Internalized Sorrow from the Search for Their Own Song
Chapter Three Blues:Symbolic Interpretations of the African American Rage
1.Railroads:Rage against the Unfreedom
2.Musical Instruments:Rage against the Powerlessness
3.Weapons:Rage against the Invisible Injustice
Chapter Four Blues:Harmonious Songs of the African American Spiritual Awakening
1.Awakening of Bluesmen:Redefinition of “Blackness’’ and “Africanness” of African American Identity
2.Awakening of Blueswomen:Resumption of “Speaking Subj ectivity’’ as Independent Women
3.Awakening to Death:Revivification of Consciousness of Life
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgements