Bibliograph

African American literature, sharing powerful stories, by Meghan Sharif

Type

Label

African American literature, sharing powerful stories, by Meghan Sharif

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

African American literature

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1000150537

Responsibility statement

by Meghan Sharif

Series statement

Lucent library of black history

Sub title

sharing powerful stories

Summary

Since the 18th century, African Americans have been contributing important works to American literature. However, their writing has been treated differently than those produced by white authors. Readers discover the challenges black authors have faced in having their work published and being taken seriously by critics and readers alike. Engaging sidebars and detailed photographs augment this comprehensive overview of the racism that still persists in the publishing industry. Black-and-White Photographs, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Index, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites

Table Of Contents

Setting the scene: a timeline -- African American literature: an overview -- Stories spoken and sung: 1600-1800 -- Stories of slavery: 1800-1865 -- Postbellum stories: 1865-1918 -- New York City stories: 1918-1940 -- Rights stories: 1940-1969 -- Today's stories: 1970-present

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