african american authors

Recounts the loss of five young men in the author's life to drugs, accidents, suicide, and the misfortune that can follow those who live in poverty, sharing her experiences of living through the dying as she searches through answers in her community.

Celebrating the centennial of Wright's birth, each deluxe classic is a special edition with French flaps, rough fronts, and covers printed on uncoated stock.

Provides insight into the life of Harlem Renaissance author Zora Neale Hurston through a collection of over five hundred letters she wrote to literary friends, authors, publishers, colleagues, and others, between 1918 and 1959, the year before her death.

Documents the story of writer James Baldwin's friendship and creative partnership with editor, novelist, and playwright Sol Stein, who encouraged Baldwin to publish "Notes of a Native Son," with letters, photographs, and works the two created jointly, including "Dark Runner.".

Chronicles the life of poet and author Maya Angelou, discussing her childhood, schooling, relationships, family life, years as a stage performer, career accomplishments, and impact on American literature.

Relates the author's personal narrative of the time she spent in Ghana with other Black American expatriates.

Personal letters help profile the lives and careers of Langston Hughes and Carl Van Vechten, and recount the unique friendship the two men had with one another.

An overview of the criticism of the historical trends and developments found in African-American authored autobiographies.

Critical essays by peers and penetrating interviews present Baldwin's ifluence on the literary and intellectual history of our time.