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This ironically titled tale by an influential figure in African-American literature explores the tragic effects of color prejudice and self-hatred. Jessie Redmon Fauset's 1933 novel paints a haunting portrait of internalized racism with its depiction of a domineering mother... Read Full Overview

This ironically titled tale by an influential figure in African-American literature explores the tragic effects of color prejudice and self-hatred. Jessie Redmon Fauset's 1933 novel paints a haunting portrait of internalized racism with its depiction of a domineering mother whose... Read Full Overview

Comedy: American Style, Jessie Redmon Fauset's fourth and final novel, recounts the tragic tale of a family's destruction the story of a mother who denies her clan its heritage. Originally published in 1933, this intense narrative stands the test of time and continues... Read Full Overview

This ironically titled tale by an influential figure in African-American literature explores the tragic effects of color prejudice and self-hatred. Jessie Redmon Fauset's 1933 novel paints a haunting portrait of internalized racism with its depiction of a domineering mother... Read Full Overview

Comedy: American Style, Jessie Redmon Fauset's fourth and final novel, recounts the tragic tale of a family's destruction the story of a mother who denies her clan its heritage. Originally published in 1933, this intense narrative stands the test of time and continues... Read Full Overview

African American Women Writers, 1910-1940 is a projected 30-volume series consisting of facsimile reprints of works by black women writers published during the first half of the 20th century. The collection covers a wide range of general fiction, poetry, drama, biography and... Read Full Overview