african american women in literature

A collection of essays that analyze Toni Morrison's novel "Beloved.".

Profiles twentieth-century African-American author Gloria Naylor, describing her life and literary heritage, and discussing the novels "The Women of Brewster Place," "Linden Hills," "Mama Day," "Bailey's Cafe," and "The Men of Brewster Place.".

Reveals the many dimensions of Alice Walker and her writings through essays, a review, a chronology, and two interviews with her discussing her "craft.".

Relates the views of fifteen Afro-American women writers regarding their work, their lives, and their writing.

Presents critical essays on Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

"An introduction to Zora Neale Hurston's novel Their eyes were watching God for high school students, which includes biographical background on the author, explanations of various literary devices and techniques, and literary criticism for the novice reader"--Provided by publisher.

This book presents selected writings representing a variety of perspectives on women's social issues that are highlighted in Alice Walker's "The Color Purple.".

A critical analysis of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God"; includes biographical notes about Hurston, thematic and structural analysis, a list of characters, excerpts of critical essays, and an index of themes and ideas from the book.

Contains essays that provide thematic and structural analyses of some of African-American author Maya Angelou's best-known poems, features a selection of critical extracts, and includes brief biographical information.