This is an rich and thick collection of African American writers from the past two hundred years. What is truly inspiring about the stories, novels, essays, and poems is rather Shortly after reading this amazing collection of novels, memoirs, poetry and essays covering the past two hundred plus years of Africans tortured history in America I opened the newspaper to read that the editor and foremost African American scholar had been arrested and roughed up for trying to burglarize his own house.
What is truly inspiring about the stories, novels, essays, and poems is rather than exhausting the material in the pages this volume points the reader to other uncollected riches. Feb 22, Molly Morgan rated it really liked it. I haven't read the entire thing, cover to cover. From what I've gleaned in my Harlem Renaissance class, this is a collection of beautiful excerpts from a fascinating body of literature.
I'm not sure how to classify this. It is history, poetry, short stories, essays and excerpts from larger works. There is a lot here to digest. I feel my privilege in that I can now pick up something lighter to escape whereas African American's don't have the luxury of changing their skin color to experience a kinder gentler world. There is a lot of exceptional writing here. I was glad to be introduced to some wonderful authors.
A lot of the content is heartbreaking. I was sorry not to find some I'm not sure how to classify this. I was sorry not to find some joy, but I think I understand why. I found Norton's Anthology of Literature by Women much easier to read even though it is about the same length.
Perhaps because as a woman I could more easily understand the perspective. This was a great education and a great challenge. Jun 19, Willard Rose rated it it was amazing.
This book was a great anthology. If you could not find it elsewhere. It was within the covers of this volume. Useful after class was finished. Dec 22, Hanna rated it it was amazing Shelves: critical-literature , college. So long, so detailed.
Mar 18, Timothy Pitkin rated it it was ok Shelves: poetry. Nice collection of poems and short stories by some of the greatest African American writers of the past. Jun 29, Abbie O'Hara rated it liked it.
It's clear there are significant gaps in this anthology, but all around it is sufficient. A must have book for those interested in African American literature! One of my favorite books of all time! May 03, Katie rated it it was amazing. I just wish I had the second edition so I could pass my class. View 1 comment. May 25, Naomi Poindexter rated it it was amazing.
Use in classes. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. May 30, Professor Typewriter rated it really liked it. Good and remarkable work. An important anthology. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this for my African American Lit class. I felt that this gave a wonderfully detailed historical view of African American literature, and all of the things that fit with it.
Feb 03, Hans Ostrom rated it it was amazing Shelves: african-american. A pioneering anthology, recent editions of which come in two volumes. Extremely well edited. Dec 11, Ian rated it it was amazing. My hat goes off to the the scholars who dedicated their energies to the behemoth task of compiling this monumental anthology.
Encompassing over two-hundred and fifty years of African American literature, this collection of spirituals, sermons, folktales, biographical accounts, short-stories, letters, and even an audio CD gives voice to a part of American history that has long been yearning to be heard.
This comprehensive collection is fundamental for anyone with a desire to better understand the My hat goes off to the the scholars who dedicated their energies to the behemoth task of compiling this monumental anthology. This comprehensive collection is fundamental for anyone with a desire to better understand the American journey.
I first read this anthology during a summer session as part of the curriculum for a community college course. Although it is true that this is a literary anthology, literature and history are inexorably linked.
Therefore, I am forever indebted to the publication of this text for providing me with a more accurate picture of American history. Perhaps it was an unintentional consequence of growing up in white-suburbia that from an early age I developed a rather Euro-centrically skewed worldview. However, after reading this collection of works, my eyes were opened to the rich perspective that African American literature gives, providing a more balanced understanding of American culture.
The tragedies, struggles, defeats, accomplishments and joys of my Black countrymen have taken up residence in my heart thanks to the publication of this text. I highly recommend this book to those interested in gaining a better understanding of Black history, Black literature, or Black culture; or to those simply looking for a good read.
I was first introduced to this collection over a year ago, however during this period I have come back to it time and time again as much for its merit as a literary resource as for the pure enjoyment derived from every page. Mar 14, Inknscroll rated it really liked it Shelves: american-history , classics , others-recommend , read-most-of , i-recommend , favorites. In this Norton anthology, I enjoyed an beautiful mosaic of many African-American writers' poems, essays, letters, or excerpts of works or whole works.
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