Program

Research Programs: Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent Scholars

Period of Performance

9/1/1973 - 6/30/1974

Funding Totals

$11,250.00 (approved)
$11,250.00 (awarded)


Folk Tradition and Afro-American Literature

FAIN: FB-11820-73

Charles H. Rowell
University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY 40506-0001)

Mr. Rowell's study will incorporate the use of elements of the Afro-American folk tradition as one of the distinguishing charactersitics of Black Literature. The study will be a historical and critical discussion of the relationship of Black American literature, folk tradition, and life.