Eve Dunbar

Eve Dunbar, the Gene Webster Professor of English at Vassar College and author specializing in Black women writers, joins to discuss her work on mid-20th century literature. They delve into how Black women writers responded to segregation and questioned liberal integrationist narratives. Dunbar highlights their pioneering approaches that challenged societal norms and reflects on the notion of 'monstrous work' as a source of empowerment. Plus, Deni Kasa shares insights on his final book choice, blending literature's past with today's social issues.