Call & Response : The Riverside Anthology of the African American Literary Tradition
by Patricia Alveda Liggins Hill (editor), Bernard W. Bell (editor)
Description
A sweeping anthology of African American literature, this volume traces the tradition from its oral and vernacular roots through the major movements, voices, and forms that have shaped Black expressive culture. Poetry, fiction, essays, speeches, sermons, folklore, and other selections reveal the enduring interplay between individual expression and communal response—the dynamic at the heart of the tradition. Arranged to illuminate historical development as well as recurring themes of identity, freedom, faith, resistance, memory, and cultural survival, the collection brings classic and lesser-known works into meaningful conversation. Both an accessible introduction and a rich resource for experienced readers, it offers a compelling portrait of African American literary achievement across generations.
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paperback
Houghton Mifflin
Published Jan 1, 1998
2039 pages
ISBN: 9780395809624
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First Published
1998
Language
eng
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