african americans in literature

Explores the literary work of Toni Morrison, including the setting, time period, conflict, and impact of the novel The bluest eyes.

Poet, playwright, novelist, and public figure, Langston Hughes is regarded as a cultural hero who made his mark during the Harlem Renaissance.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Zora Neale Hurston.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Ralph Ellison.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Nikki Giovanni.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Gwendolyn Brooks.

A critical study of African-American author Ann Petry's life and writings, examining her three novels published between 1946 and 1953, as well as her 1971 collection of short fiction, in light of the cultural and historical context in which Petry wrote.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Amiri Baraka.

Study of Alice Walker's entire body of work, including her poetry and most recent novel. Includes biographical information.

Discussion of playwright and novelist Alice Childress, author of the first play written by an African-American woman to be professionally produced on a New York stage, discussing her themes of feminism and racial identity.