Routledge Teach the Nation - African American Women's Writing

Explore the deep connection between education and literature in the United States during the 1890s. In Teach the Nation, Anne-Elizabeth Murdy investigates the history and contradictions of using literacy as a tool for social and political advancement. This study looks at how education and literature are tied together through the lens of African-American women's writing during a period of rapid social change. By examining the emerging literature written by and for African-American women, Murdy provides a fresh perspective on pedagogical study. The book argues that the histories of education and literature are not separate, but are instead mutually dependent. This work offers a new way to understand how literacy and teaching methods shaped the social context of the late 19th century. It is an essential read for those interested in the history of African American culture and the evolution of educational thought in America.