african americans in literature

Presents chapter-by-chapter summaries and commentaries Mata Angelou's book, includingauthor biography and critical information on the author and the novel, character analyses, review questions, and a selected bibliography.

Historically racialized society's effect on American writing.

A collection of critical essays that provide a wide range of information and opinion about the writings of African-American poet Gwendolyn Brooks.

Presents important works of criticism on ten African-American poets, including Robert Hayden, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Derek Walcott, and provides bibliographies and short biographies.

Discusses cultural issues and evaluates books about African Americans.