Articles related to "African American Fiction"
African-American Fiction for Teens
From Coretta Scott King Award Winners to lesser known titles, this is a guide to some of the best in African American Teen Fiction.
african american • black • teen • fiction • slavery
From Coretta Scott King Award Winners to lesser known titles, this is a guide to some of the best in African American Teen Fiction.
african american • black • teen • fiction • slavery
Gone Fishin by Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley the creator of that ever-popular character Easy Rawlins has written his sixth novel, <i>"Gone fishin."</i>
walter mosley • african american writers • african american fiction • african american books • mystery
Walter Mosley the creator of that ever-popular character Easy Rawlins has written his sixth novel, <i>"Gone fishin."</i>
walter mosley • african american writers • african american fiction • african american books • mystery
Everyday Heritage
Author Alice Walker has developed a deep and meaningful symbolism in her short story <i>"Everyday Use"</i> that only enhances the story's literary worth overall.
alice walker • african american short stories • african american writers • african american women • black writers
Author Alice Walker has developed a deep and meaningful symbolism in her short story <i>"Everyday Use"</i> that only enhances the story's literary worth overall.
alice walker • african american short stories • african american writers • african american women • black writers
Book Review - Gabriel's Story
Like 15-year-old Gabriel, author David Anthony Durham strikes out into uncharted lands with his prodigal coming of age story set in the old west in <i>Gabriel's Story</i>.
gabriel's story • david anthony durham • african american fiction • african american literature • african american author
Like 15-year-old Gabriel, author David Anthony Durham strikes out into uncharted lands with his prodigal coming of age story set in the old west in <i>Gabriel's Story</i>.
gabriel's story • david anthony durham • african american fiction • african american literature • african american author
The Literary voice of Charles W. Chesnutt
African American fiction writers owe Charles W. Chesnutt a debt of gratitude. Called an innovator and commentator Charles W. Chesnutt's literary voice during 1899 – 1905...
charles w. chesnutt • african american writers • african american fiction • black writers
African American fiction writers owe Charles W. Chesnutt a debt of gratitude. Called an innovator and commentator Charles W. Chesnutt's literary voice during 1899 – 1905...
charles w. chesnutt • african american writers • african american fiction • black writers
Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon
The nobel-proze winning author's third novel explores the relationship between gender and race in the title character's search for his cultural heritage.
song of solomon • toni morrison • black masculinity • gender in african-american fiction • milkman dead
The nobel-proze winning author's third novel explores the relationship between gender and race in the title character's search for his cultural heritage.
song of solomon • toni morrison • black masculinity • gender in african-american fiction • milkman dead
Edward P. Jones's Literary Technique
In his novel The Known World, Edward P. Jones presents an intricate story full of complex moral themes. Jones's writing techniques increase the power of the novel.
"edward p. jones the known world" • "slavery in modern african american fiction" • "characters in the known world" • "literary techniques in the known world" • "moral themes in the known world"
In his novel The Known World, Edward P. Jones presents an intricate story full of complex moral themes. Jones's writing techniques increase the power of the novel.
"edward p. jones the known world" • "slavery in modern african american fiction" • "characters in the known world" • "literary techniques in the known world" • "moral themes in the known world"
Interview with Colleen J. McElroy
Award-winning author and poet, Colleen J. McElroy, discusses her travels as a writer and her new work.
colleen mcelroy • poetry • african american • fiction • travel
Award-winning author and poet, Colleen J. McElroy, discusses her travels as a writer and her new work.
colleen mcelroy • poetry • african american • fiction • travel
Their Eyes Were Watching God: Hurs
A brief essay on Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God". Presented by guest writer Jennie R Poston.
zora neale hurston • their eyes were watching god • negro • tea cake • death
A brief essay on Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God". Presented by guest writer Jennie R Poston.
zora neale hurston • their eyes were watching god • negro • tea cake • death
Culture and Heritage in Walker's Everyday Use
Culture and heritage is the main focus of Alice Walker's Everyday Use. The significance of quilt-making & the bonds shared by the quiltmakers are based on tradition.
culture and heritage • everyday use by alice walker • mother and maggie • quiltmakers • epiphanic moment of recognition
Culture and heritage is the main focus of Alice Walker's Everyday Use. The significance of quilt-making & the bonds shared by the quiltmakers are based on tradition.
culture and heritage • everyday use by alice walker • mother and maggie • quiltmakers • epiphanic moment of recognition
Suffering in Modern African-American Literature
The theme of suffering is evident throughout African-American literature, and modern and postmodern themes of suffering reveal how these characters deal with suffering.
african-american literature • themes in african-american literature • african-american suffering • suffering themes in literature • ethnic literature suffering
The theme of suffering is evident throughout African-American literature, and modern and postmodern themes of suffering reveal how these characters deal with suffering.
african-american literature • themes in african-american literature • african-american suffering • suffering themes in literature • ethnic literature suffering
A Character Analysis of Sula
The character Sula is considered evil and bad, but through review of the character, she can be understood to be the protagonist.
sula • toni morrison • review of sula • character analysis • african american literature
The character Sula is considered evil and bad, but through review of the character, she can be understood to be the protagonist.
sula • toni morrison • review of sula • character analysis • african american literature
Dee's Character in Everyday Use
Dee's character in Everyday Use by Walker is the antithesis to simplicity. Her seeming defiance to tradition makes Mother more appreciative of African-American culture.
prodigal daughter • prodigal son • dee's egotism • mother and maggie • the dasher
Dee's character in Everyday Use by Walker is the antithesis to simplicity. Her seeming defiance to tradition makes Mother more appreciative of African-American culture.
prodigal daughter • prodigal son • dee's egotism • mother and maggie • the dasher
Efforts to Improve Literacy in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia's African American bookstores, places like Shrine of the Black Madonna and Medu, are champions in the city's effort against illiteracy.
bookstores in atlanta • literacy rates • atlanta literary community • national endowment for the arts • shrine of the black madonna
Atlanta, Georgia's African American bookstores, places like Shrine of the Black Madonna and Medu, are champions in the city's effort against illiteracy.
bookstores in atlanta • literacy rates • atlanta literary community • national endowment for the arts • shrine of the black madonna
Everyday Use by Alice Walker
Alice Walker's Everyday Use presents an interesting comparison on how culture and heritage, represented by the quilt, is viewed particularly among the African-American.
culture and heritage • alice walker • everyday use • american cultural identity • the quilt
Alice Walker's Everyday Use presents an interesting comparison on how culture and heritage, represented by the quilt, is viewed particularly among the African-American.
culture and heritage • alice walker • everyday use • american cultural identity • the quilt
Function of Community in Toni Morrison's Beloved
Toni Morrison explores how a community that functions like a family allows itself to cast out one of its most vulnerable members.
toni morrison • beloved • runaway slaves • bonds of slavery • sethe
Toni Morrison explores how a community that functions like a family allows itself to cast out one of its most vulnerable members.
toni morrison • beloved • runaway slaves • bonds of slavery • sethe
Generation Shift in Updike's Short Story "A & P"
After World War II, Americans began reproducing at an alarming rate, leaving 70-million teens for the 1960s. In his "A & P," John Updike looks at their significance.
updike • a & p • 1950s • 1960s • generation
After World War II, Americans began reproducing at an alarming rate, leaving 70-million teens for the 1960s. In his "A & P," John Updike looks at their significance.
updike • a & p • 1950s • 1960s • generation
Jadine's Journey in Toni Morrison's Tar Baby
Tar Baby follows protagonist Jadine through her journey of self; Jadine discovers that she is not quite ready to explore the person she really is.
tar baby • toni morrison • toni morrison book • toni morrison novel • toni morrison tar baby
Tar Baby follows protagonist Jadine through her journey of self; Jadine discovers that she is not quite ready to explore the person she really is.
tar baby • toni morrison • toni morrison book • toni morrison novel • toni morrison tar baby
Eric Jerome Dickey's Gideon Series
Eric Jerome Dickey, one of the premier African American authors, creates an intriguing anti-hero with his chronicles of professional hit man, Gideon.
eric jerome dickey • gideon • gideon series • mystery novel • hit man gideon
Eric Jerome Dickey, one of the premier African American authors, creates an intriguing anti-hero with his chronicles of professional hit man, Gideon.
eric jerome dickey • gideon • gideon series • mystery novel • hit man gideon
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