Queer Transformation and Intersectional Identities
Analysing Race and Sexuality in Randall Kenan’s A Visitation of Spirits
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21826258 |
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| Authors | Elżbieta Binczycka-Gacek (0000-0003-1443-2907, Jagiellonian University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Issue | 1 (59) |
| Pages | 130-144 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-25 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Przegląd Kulturoznawczy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1895-975X • E-ISSN: 2084-3860 |
| Publisher | Uniwersytet Jagiellonski - Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.4467/20843860pk.24.008.20074 |
| OpenAlex | W4402845962 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 13 |
This article offers an in-depth examination of Randall Kenan’s A Visitation of Spirits, contextualizing its narrative within the frameworks of Queer theory and African American cultural studies. Set against the backdrop of a rural North Carolina community, the novel focuses on the experiences of Horace Cross, a young African American grappling with his homosexuality amidst the constraints of a Christian Fundamentalist society. The analysis explores how the novel navigates themes of race, sexuality, and identity, particularly through Horace’s quest for self-transformation. This study underscores the novel’s intricate exploration of these themes, positing queer transformation as a pivotal element that provides insight into the complexities of identity and community within the African American context. Additionally, the article examines the novel’s integration of popular culture references, revealing their role in bridging the discussions of racial and sexual identity. The aim is to shed light on Kenan’s narrative as a significant contribution to the discourse on intersectionality in literature, highlighting its impact in the broader fields of Black and queer studies
Human sexuality · Queer · Sociology · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Race, History, and American Society
| Highly cited | No |
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