ENGLISH

Harlem Renaissance

By Christine Slovey , Kelly King Howes

Book information

Publisher
UXL
Year
2000
ISBN
0787648361, 9780787648367, 9780787693022
LCC
NX512.3.A35 H69 2001
Open Library ID
OL6783587M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
21 MB (21794352 bytes)
Volume
Volume 1.
Edition
1
Pages
321\321
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

From the beginnings of ''Harlemania'' to the beginnings of the Great Depression, this authoritative resource presents the people, places and times that defined an era and documents the launch of cultural development among African Americans in 1920s Harlem. This single volume contains almanac and biographies sections with primary source documents in sidebars throughout. The book features 7 subject chapters and 15 biographical profiles. The chapters in Harlem Renaissance feature informative sidebars that describe Harlem slang, fashion and popular dances, as well as interesting figures such as Josephine Baker, Florence Mills and Bill ''Bojangles'' Robinson. Harlem Renaissance presents the writings of notable authors of the time and how African American literature changed from works in dialect to penetrating analyses of black culture, inspiring novels of protest and racial pride. Look for informative chapters that feature: Biographies The beginnings of the Harlem Renaissance Historical background and overview Fiction, poetry and journalism Performing arts The visual arts Harlem nightlife The end of the Harlem Renaissance And much more (20030401)

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