Encyclopedia of African American Writing

A timely survey of an important sector of American letters, African American Writers, examines a multitude of black cultural leaders from the eighteenth century to the present as it focuses on novelists, essayists, scholars, activists, critics, teachers, poets, playwrights, and songwriters. Biographical information covers important events in a writer s life, education, major works, honors and awards, family and important associates, and more. Includes illustrations, bibliography, and index.