The Supernatural as Decolonial Tactic: Afro-Costa Rican Motifs in Quince Duncan’s Fiction

Harvey-Kattou, L. 2017. The Supernatural as Decolonial Tactic: Afro-Costa Rican Motifs in Quince Duncan’s Fiction . in: Hart, S.M. and Biedermann, Z. (ed.) From the Supernatural to the Uncanny Newcastle upon Tyne Cambridge Scholars Publishing. pp. 192-203

Chapter titleThe Supernatural as Decolonial Tactic: Afro-Costa Rican Motifs in Quince Duncan’s Fiction
AuthorsHarvey-Kattou, L.
EditorsHart, S.M.
Biedermann, Z.
KeywordsCosta Rica; Afro-Costa Rican literature; Caribbean literature; decolonial literature; Quince Duncan; supernatural
Book titleFrom the Supernatural to the Uncanny
Page range192-203
Year2017
PublisherCambridge Scholars Publishing
Publication dates
Published01 Nov 2017
Place of publicationNewcastle upon Tyne
ISBN9781527500372

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