afro-american women in literature

Offers a biographical account of history's most prominent African American women authors.

A collection of critical essays on Zora Neale Hurston's "Their eyes were watching God" arranged in chronological order of publication.

The story of Angelou's life, a collection of great achievements as well as personal tragedy, a prolific writer who was the recipient of over 30 honorary degrees and awards.

Presents important criticism on this work including critical biographies, notes on contributing critics, chronology of the author's life, and an index.