african american families in literature

A collection of essays exploring the role gender plays in Lorraine Hansberry's novel "A Raisin in the Sun.".

Examines the life and writing of young adult novelist Mildred D. Taylor, focusing on how her family background, as well an awareness of racism and inequality influenced her work.

Provides a literary analysis of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun," and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the play was written.

Discusses the writing, characters, plot and themes of this 1977 Newbery award-winning book. Includes discussion questions and activities.

Presents critical essays on Toni Morrison's "Song of Solomon" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Critically discusses the narrative techniques, plot, character, theme, and setting of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.".

Analyzes the plays "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "Fences," "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," and "The Piano Lesson" by African-American writer August Wilson, discussing their depiction of the twentieth-century African-American experience.

Offers an in-depth examination of gender as presented in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue.

A guide to studying Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun," featuring an introduction, a profile of the author, background notes, a character list, a summary and analysis, selections from critical essays on the work, and an annotated bibliography.