Originally published in 1995. Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-164) and index.
Contents:
The attractive trap : Helga Crane's journey to Pleasant Green (Nella Larsen's Quicksand) -- John Pearson's malady : an incurable weakness for women (Zora Neale Hurston's Jonah's gourd vine) -- Father Peace : obstructing the quest for a self (Paule Marshall's Brown girl, brownstones) -- From the hypocrisy of the Reverend Woods to Mama Day's faith of the spirit (Gloria Naylor's The women of Brewster Place) -- A missing brother : the ultimate inadequacy of the Reverend Jasper (Terry McMillan's Mama).
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