The Cambridge Companion to African American Women's Literature (Cambridge Companions to Literature) - Softcover

Mitchell, Angelyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521675820 ISBN 13: 9780521675826

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

The Cambridge Companion to African American Women's Literature covers a period dating back to the eighteenth century. These specially commissioned essays highlight the artistry, complexity and diversity of a literary tradition that ranges from Lucy Terry to Toni Morrison. A wide range of topics are addressed, from the Harlem Renaissance to the Black Arts Movement, and from the performing arts to popular fiction. Together, the essays provide an invaluable guide to a rich, complex tradition of women writers in conversation with each other as they critique American society and influence American letters. Accessible and vibrant, with the needs of undergraduate students in mind, this Companion will be of great interest to anybody who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of this important and vital area of American literature.

About this title

Book Description:

This Companion presents fourteen vibrant new contributions to the debate on African American women's literature. Covering a period that dates back to the eighteenth century, these specially commissioned essays highlight the artistry, complexity and diversity of a literary tradition that ranges from Lucy Terry to Toni Morrison.

About the Author:

Angelyn Mitchell is Associate Professor of English and African American Studies, Georgetown University, Washington DC.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521675820
• ISBN 13: 9780521675826
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336