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Gentleman Jigger: A Novel of the Harlem Renaissance (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781531508241)
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xGentleman Jigger stands as a landmark novel, celebrated for its candid exploration of Black sexuality set against the dynamic backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance. The story follows Stuartt, a defiantly queer artist, who navigates the complexities of racial and sexual identity in a period of profound cultural upheaval. Originating from a distinguished light-skinned Black family in Washington D.C., Stuartt immerses himself into the burgeoning arts scene of Harlem, where he aligns with the "Niggeratti," a group of young, rebellious artists and writers. This collective boldly challenges their elders' conviction that their creative endeavors should be dedicated solely to the advancement of racial equality.
When their rebellion fizzles and they go their separate ways, Stuartt moves downtown to Greenwich Village where, where he fully indulges in his desires, intertwines with underworld figures, and achieves unexpected fame and fortune. It is also a world that, until his Hollywood debut, assumes that he is white. Part fictionalized autobiography, part social satire, Gentleman Jigger opens up a whole new dimension not only of the Harlem Renaissance but also of the racial and sexual politics of the Jazz Age.Author: Richard Bruce Nugent
ISBN-10: 1531508243
ISBN-13: 9781531508241
Publisher: New York Relit
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2024
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
By Richard Bruce Nugent
xRobert J. Corber (Afterword By)
Robert J. Corber is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor in American Institutions and Values at Trinity College. He is the author and editor of several books including, most recently, Cold War Femme: Lesbianism, National Identity, and Hollywood Cinema. Richard Bruce Nugent (Author)
Richard Bruce Nugent (1906-1987) was an influential figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Co-founder of the avant-garde magazine FIRE!!, he was a pioneering African American writer, artist, and actor. His work, celebrated for its candid exploration of racial and sexual identity, continues to challenge the conventions of American literature and culture.
Robert J. Corber is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor in American Institutions and Values at Trinity College. He is the author and editor of several books including, most recently, Cold War Femme: Lesbianism, National Identity, and Hollywood Cinema. Richard Bruce Nugent (Author)
Richard Bruce Nugent (1906-1987) was an influential figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Co-founder of the avant-garde magazine FIRE!!, he was a pioneering African American writer, artist, and actor. His work, celebrated for its candid exploration of racial and sexual identity, continues to challenge the conventions of American literature and culture.
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