african american authors

Contains fifty-two alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about significant African-American authors, each with a biographical overview, a survey of principal writings, an assessment of the subject's work as a whole, and a bibliography; and includes three additional topical essays, and an index.

Chronicles the life of twentieth-century journalist, essayist, novelist, and playwright, Zora Neale Hurston and traces her literary career from a collection of photographs, poetry, articles, and handwritten notes, as well as a CD of her interviews and songs all strategically placed within the text of the book.

A study of the life and art of the novelist who published more books during her lifetime than any other African-American woman.

African-American Classics presents great stories and poems from America''s earliest Black writers, illustrated by contemporary African-American artists. Featured are "Two Americans" by Florence Lewis Bentley, "The Goophered Grapevine" by Charles W. Chesnutt, "Becky" by Jean Toomer, two short plays by Zora Neale Hurston, and six more tales of humor and tragedy.

Presents the life and career of an Afro-American who grew up listening to stories and who carries on the storytelling tradition in his numerous and award-winning books.

Includes Walker's essays and speeches reflecting on African-American writing in America.

Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American poet Maya Angelou, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in her writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.

A childhood memoir of an African American's experiences playing basketball and the effects it had on his life.

The sixth in Maya Angelou's autobiographical series, beginning in 1964 when she returned to the U.S. from Africa to work with Malcolm X, discussing her reaction to his assassination, her firsthand view of the Watts riots, her subsequent work with Martin Luther King Jr., and the impact of his death on her life and career.