The Delectable Negro
Human Consumption and Homoeroticism within US Slave Culture
in:
Cultural Studies
Summary:
The book examines the historical and literary intersections of cannibalism, homoeroticism, and the consumption of the black body within the context of US slave culture. It explores how these themes were manifested in violence, sexual exploitation, and the commodification of black bodies, drawing from historical texts, slave narratives, and other cultural documents.
Key points:
1. Cannibalism Metaphor: The book uses cannibalism to symbolize the physical and symbolic exploitation of black slaves during slavery.
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