The Last Leaf of Harlem: Selected and Newly Discovered Fiction by the Author of The Wedding

West, Dorothy

ISBN 10: 0312261489 / ISBN 13: 9780312261481

Published by St. Martin's Press, 2008

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Synopsis:

Gathers lesser-known writings by the Harlem Renaissance author, featuring pieces that were written for the New York Daily News, the Work Progress Administration's Federal Writer's Project, and an assortment of small journals and magazines. 25,000 first printing.

About the Author:

DOROTHY WEST was born in Boston circa 1908. At her death in 1998, she was the last surviving member of the Harlem Renaissance. Her works include:The Living is Easy, The Wedding, and The Richer, The Poorer. LIONEL C. BASCOM is a professor of English at Western Connecticut State University. A long-time investigative journalist, Bascom has specialized lately in the discovery of forgotten or neglected literary manuscripts by early 20th Century African-Americans, black folklore and stories about black culture in the United States. He is the editor ofA Renaissance in Harlem and lives in Danbury, Connecticut.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Last Leaf of Harlem: Selected and Newly ...
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good