african americans in literature

Contains biographical and critical essays on the work of important African American writers.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Virginia Hamilton.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Langston Hughes. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of John Edgar Wideman. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of James Weldon Johnson.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of James Baldwin.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Invisible Man, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Go Down, Moses, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Ernest Gaines.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of DuBose Heyward.