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- Title
Continuity and Change: The Case of Chester Himes.
- Authors
Widener, Daniel
- Abstract
A literary criticism of the semi-autobiographical novel "If He Hollers Let Him Go" by Chester Himes is presented. It examines Himes' experiences as an African American factory worker during World War II in Los Angeles, California. Themes include the interior life of African Americans, class tensions among African Americans, and racism in California. Himes' short story "Lunching at the Ritzmore" is also discussed, and pedagogical opportunities presented by Himes' writings are explored.
- Subjects
LOS Angeles (Calif.); CALIFORNIA; IF He Hollers Let Him Go (Book); HIMES, Chester B., 1909-1984; LUNCHING at the Ritzmore (Short story); LOS Angeles (Calif.) in literature; RACISM in literature
- Publication
Journal of American Ethnic History, 2012, Vol 32, Issue 1, p84
- ISSN
0278-5927
- Publication type
Literary Criticism
- DOI
10.5406/jamerethnhist.32.1.0084