| Icons of African American Literature: The Black Literary World Contributor(s): Page, Yolanda Williams (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0313352038 ISBN-13: 9780313352034 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $119.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - General |
| Dewey: 810.989 |
| LCCN: 2011015377 |
| Series: Greenwood Icons |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 7.2" W x 10.1" (2.60 lbs) 536 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Icons of African American Literature: The Black Literary World examines 24 of the most popular and culturally significant topics within African American literature's long and immensely fascinating history. Each piece provide substantial, in-depth information--much more than a typical encyclopedia entry--while remaining accessible and appealing to general and younger readers. Arranged alphabetically, the entries cover such writers as Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and August Wilson; major works, such as Invisible Man, Native Son, and Their Eyes Were Watching God; and a range of cultural topics, including the black arts movement, the Harlem Renaissance, and the jazz aesthetic. Written by expert contributors, the essays discuss the enduring significance of these topics in American history and popular culture. Each entry also provides sidebars that highlight interesting information and suggestions for further reading. |