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Toni Morrison by
Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.
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Magill's Survey of American Literature by
Provides profiles of a variety of American authors; includes an analysis of each author's style, themes, and literary characteristics; and presents descriptions and summaries of specific works.
Encyclopedia of African-American Literature by
Covers the entire spectrum of the African-American literary tradition, from the eighteenth-century writings of pioneers such as Olaudah Equiano and Phillis Wheatley, to twentieth-century canonic texts, to the finest of today's best-selling authors and rap artists.
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Notable African American Writers, Volume 2 by
Profiles important African American writers in all genres - long fiction, short fiction, poetry, drama, young adult fiction, mystery/detective fiction and non fiction. From slave narratives to abolitionist tracts, from the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's to the Black Arts movement of the 1960's and 1970's, African American writers have always influenced literature in the United States. These individuals have served as spokespersons against slavery and segregation in previous centuries and catalysts for social change and reflection in more recent times. Through discussions of their lives and literature, Notable African American Writers helps readers to better understand the experience of African American
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