JOURNAL ARTICLE

Watching, Witnessing, Warning: Surveillance and Sousveillance in Antebellum American Literature.

  • Published In: Poe Studies: History, Theory, Interpretation, 2024, v. 57. P. E7 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bradford, Adam 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Watching, Witnessing, Warning: Surveillance and Sousveillance in Antebellum American Literature" by Adam Bradford explores the themes of surveillance and sousveillance in antebellum American literature, particularly in relation to the slave plantation. The author argues that while the power dynamics of surveillance are often depicted in literary representations of the slave plantation, the reality was more complex, with enslaved individuals also engaging in sousveillance, or watching those in power. The article examines the connections between these themes and the emergence of various literary genres, including slave narratives, gothic literature, and detective fiction. The author also highlights the influence of fugitive slave narratives on the works of Edgar Allan Poe and other authors. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poe Studies: History, Theory, Interpretation. 2024/01, Vol. 57, pE7
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:19474644
  • DOI:10.1353/poe.2024.a939011
  • Accession Number:180148137
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