Locke
The New Negro
- ISBN 13:
- 9780684838311
- author:
- Locke
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 467
- Genre:
- Social Sciences Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The New Negro by Alain Locke A landmark anthology that explores the evolution of the African American experience in 1920s America. This collection features works by seminal black voices, including Zora Neale Hurston, Countee Cullen, and W.E.B. DuBois, offering a vivid look at the changing sociocultural landscape of the time. With poetry, prose, and nonfiction essays, The New Negro provides a powerful and provocative portrayal of this pivotal moment in American history. This widely praised anthology is notable for its literary strength as well as its historical significance, making it an important contribution to our understanding of the Harlem Renaissance movement. This collection offers a unique insight into the lives and works of African Americans during the 1920s, providing a fascinating glimpse into the past.