Refiguring Cultural Consciousness: Repression, Assimilation and Identity in Nancy Kricorian's Zabelle

Abstract: 

In the last two decades, Armenian-American literature has evolved to include explicit references to the Armenian Genocide of 1915. This paper will argue that these references serve to coalesce the worldwide Armenian community’s sense of national identity.

Presenter Information
First Name: 
Andzhela
Last Name: 
Keshishyan
Institution: 
California State University, Northridge