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Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance, Second Edition

Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance, Second Edition

ArtHistory
Pages
424
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

This encyclopedia offers a comprehensive look at the Harlem Renaissance, moving beyond its literary achievements to showcase the explosion of creative genius across music, performance, and visual arts. It highlights the triumphs and challenges of iconic figures like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, and Lena Horne. The book explores the vibrant cultural scene of Harlem, revealing how this era laid crucial groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualThought-Provoking

Genres

Art History Music Sociology

Authors

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Aberjhani

A former editor for the U.S. Air Force and a native of Savannah, Georgia (USA), [Aberjhani][1] has authored and/or edited more than 2 dozen books and journals in multiple genres, including educational reference, biography, fantasy, mystery, poetry, history, literary reference, and memoir. He is a winner of the Thomas Jefferson Award for his journalism, the American Library Association Choice Academic Title and Best History Book Awards for his historical writings, the Creative Loafing Critic’s Pi...

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Clement Alexander Price

Clement Alexander Price writes on American history, with a focus on cultural movements. His Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance, Second Edition offers an essential look into that influential era.

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Sandra L. West

Sandra L. West is the author behind the comprehensive Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance, Second Edition. Her work offers readers an essential guide to this vibrant historical period.