Masterpieces of African-American Literature
- ISBN-10
- 0062700669
- ISBN-13
- 9780062700667
- Category
- Reference
- Pages
- 608
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1992-12-08
- Publisher
- Collins Reference
- Author
- Frank N. Magill
Description
A unique and vital guide that summarizes, explains and evaluates the greatest works of African-American literature -- including articles on writings from James Baldwin, W. E. B. DuBois, Langston Hughes, Malcolm X, Toni Morrison and many more.
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