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African-American Literature: An Anthology
African-American Literature An Anthology Author:Demetrice A. Worley, Jesse Perry, Jr. Instructor's Edition - Instructor's Manual included — 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... more » 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.« less