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Notes on Black Ekphrasis.

  • Published In: Early American Literature, 2023, v. 58, n. 3. P. 591 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: III, James Edward Ford 3 of 3

Abstract

This essay argues for Phillis Wheatley and Scipio Moorhead as early contributors to the tradition of Black Ekphrasis. This essay frames "To S.M. [Scipio Moorhead], a Young African Painter, on Seeing his Works," as both an instance and a theorization of Black Ekphrasis. Wheatley's commentary leads to a consideration of the painter and poet's bond under the tyranny of slavery. By way of the Damon-Pythias myth, Wheatley links Black Ekphrasis to the collective pursuit of freedom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Early American Literature. 2023/09, Vol. 58, Issue 3, p591
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0012-8163
  • DOI:10.1353/eal.2023.a909701
  • Accession Number:173310687
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