African-American Literature is a collection of eighty-five selections that exemplify the range and depth of the writing of African-Americans, including such early writers as Frederick Douglass and Phillis Wheatley and such modern authors as Haki Madhubuti and Rita Dove. From classic to contemporary, these authors represent the African-American literary tradition at its best.
The anthology's thematic organization explores the historical, cultural, and societal issues that hve affected the lives of African Americans from early times to today:
*The Folk Tradition
*Language and Literacy
*The Blues - Pain and Survival
*Slavery - Time of Trial
*Standing Ground
*Identity
*Dreamers and Revolutionaries
*Women
*Men
*Relationships
*Family and Ancestors
African-American Literature includes poetry, fiction, essays, and drama. In addition, extensive features, including historical and thematic context, biographical information, and writing and discussion questions, provide extensive support.
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