Essays
African-American poets
2009·264 pages
A critical exploration of African-American poetry from colonial times to the World War II era, focusing on key figures like Phillis Wheatley and Langston Hughes.
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A critical exploration of African-American poetry from colonial times to the World War II era, focusing on key figures like Phillis Wheatley and Langston Hughes.
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Focuses on the principal African-American poets from colonial times to the Harlem Renaissance and the World War II era. This title covers poets that include Phillis Wheatley, author of the first volume of verse published by an African American, and the seminal figures Gwendolyn Brooks, Countee Cullen, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and Langston Hughes
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Moderate focus on social and cultural themes related to African-American history
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Abuse & suffering
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Moderate references to slavery and systemic suffering in historical context
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