african americans in literature

Offers an in-depth examination of gender as presented in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue.

Contains a collection of essays by various authors that analyze African-American theater and how it is performed today.

Contains a representative selection of contemporary criticism on the work of twentieth-century American author Alice Walker, and includes an introductory overview of her life and writing as well as a chronology.

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

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

Profiles twentieth-century African-American writer Ralph Ellison, presenting a biography, a chronology, primary and secondary bibliographies, and critical essays on his works.

Profiles twentieth-century African-American novelist Zora Neale Hurston, presenting a biography, three critical essays, a chronology, and primary and secondary bibliographies.

Chronicles the life and career of author Toni Morrison, focusing on three of her most popular writings.

A collection of sixty critical statements by a variety of authors including W.E.B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, Toni Morrison, and others, in which they address questions regarding the aesthetics, function, politics, and responsibilities of African-American literature.

Provides biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on 12 African American writers including James Baldwin, Ntozake Shange and Alice Walker.