| African American Literature: An Encyclopedia for Students Contributor(s): Ostrom, Hans (Editor), Jr, J. David Macey (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1440871507 ISBN-13: 9781440871504 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $118.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - African American - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - History | African American |
| Dewey: 810.989 |
| LCCN: 2019029439 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7.2" W x 10.1" (2.56 lbs) 456 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This compact encyclopedia, aimed at students, selects the most important authors, literary movements, and key topics for them to know. Entries cover the most influential and highly regarded African American writers, including novelists, playwrights, poets, and nonfiction writers. The book covers key periods of African American literature--such as the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, and the Civil Rights Era--and touches on the influence of the vernacular, including blues and hip hop. The volume provides historical context for critical viewpoints including feminism, social class, and racial politics. Entries are organized A to Z and provide biographies that focus on the contributions of key literary figures as well as overviews, background information, and definitions for key subjects. |