The Concise Oxford Companion to African American Literature
by William L. Andrews (editor), Frances Smith Foster (editor), Trudier Harris (editor)
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A concise yet wide-ranging guide to the rich tradition of African American literature, this companion brings together essential information on authors, works, genres, movements, and cultural contexts. Its entries trace the development of African American writing from early narratives and oral traditions through contemporary fiction, poetry, drama, criticism, and nonfiction. Accessible to students, general readers, and researchers alike, the volume illuminates the historical forces, artistic innovations, and enduring themes—including identity, freedom, race, memory, and resistance—that have shaped the literature. Authoritative and thoughtfully organized, it serves as an invaluable reference to a vital and continually evolving field.
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paperback
Oxford University Press, USA
Published Jan 16, 2001
512 pages
ISBN: 9780195138832
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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