 | The Grammar of Good Intentions: Race and the Antebellum Culture of Benevolence Subjects: American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism; Race relations -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Benevolence -- Social aspects -- United States; Race relations in literature; Benevolence in literature; Racism in literature; Race i; Susan M. Ryan explores antebellum Americans' preoccupation with the language and practice of benevolence. Drawing on a variety of cultural and literary texts, she traces how people working and writing within social reform movements--and their outspoken... Susan M. Ryan is Associate Professor of English and Director of Graduate Studiesat the University of Louisville. |
