African American Literature: An Encyclopedia for Students
- ISBN-10
- 1440871515
- ISBN-13
- 9781440871511
- Series
- African American Literature
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 429
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-11-30
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Authors
- Hans Ostrom, J. David Macey Jr.
Description
This essential volume provides an overview of and introduction to African American writers and literary periods from its beginning through the 21st century. Provides an essential introduction to African American writers and topics, from the beginning of the 20th century into the 21st Covers the major authors and key topics in African American literature Gives students an accessible and approachable overview of African American literature
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- 2019-11-15
- 571 pages
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