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5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic book!,
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This review is from: Artists and Writers of the Harlem Renaissance (Collective Biographies) (Library Binding)
I first fell in love with the Harlem Renaissance, back in high school, when I had the great good fortune to do a research project on the intellectuals, artists, writers and multitudes of other great, visionary people who participated in this, possibly the greatest cultural revival in the United States. From the 1920s through the 1940s, African-American voices were finally being heard and recognized by a greater sector of the population. For starters, this renaissance was inspired by the renaissances of Europe, and the talent coming up at this time were truly voices of their culture and their generation. Some of the greatest voices that come to mind include Zora Neale Hurston (author of THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD) and Langston Hughes (poet and essayist).ARTISTS AND WRITERS OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE takes a great look at just a few examples of some of the most-well respected contributors to this artistic movement. They include James Weldon Johnson, Alain LeRoy Locke (for some, he was best known as "the architect" behind the Harlem Renaissance), Bessie Smith and Duke Ellington (a legendary bandleader and composer). This book was short and sweet, yet very informative! It was great to refresh my memory about some of these great Americans. I hope that this book inspires a new generation of aspiring talent in the world, and that a resurgence of this cultural celebration takes place one day! |
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Artists and Writers of the Harlem Renaissance (Collective Biographies) by Wendy Hart Beckman (Library Binding - Sept. 2002)
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