Before Harlem: An Anthology of African American Literature from the Long Nineteenth Century

by Ajuan Maria Mance and Ajuan Mance

Despite important recovery and authentication efforts during the last twenty-five years, the vast majority of nineteenth-century African American writers and their work remain unknown to today's readers. Moreover, the most widely used anthologies of black writing have established a canon based largely on current interests and priorities. Seeking to establish a broader perspective, this collection brings together a wealth of autobiographical writings,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1621902021
• ISBN13: 9781621902027
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Univ Tennessee Press
• Length: 752 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"