Norton critical edition

Presents an annotated edition of Harlem Renaissance author Jean Toomer's collection of stories and poems about African-American men and women; and includes excerpts from Toomer's correspondence with fellow writers, biographical information, and critical commentary.

Presents the annotated text of "Alice in Wonderland," the story of a little girl who falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters; and includes background information, as well as seven critical essays.

Set in an Ibo village in Nigeria, the novel recreates pre-Christian tribal life and shows how the coming of the white man led to the breaking up of the old ways.