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Harlem Renaissance: Five Novels of the 1920s (LOA #217): Cane / Home to Harlem / Quicksand / Plum Bun / The Blacker the Berry (L,Used
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HARLEM RENAISSANCE: Five Novels of the 1920s leads off with Jean Toomer's Cane (1923), a unique fusion of fiction, poetry, and drama rooted in Toomer's experiences as a teacher in Georgia. Toomer's masterpiece was followed within a few years by a cluster of novels exploring black experience and the dilemmas of black identity in a variety of modes and from different angles. Claude McKay's Home to Harlem (1928), whose freewheeling, impressionistic, bawdy kaleidoscope of Jazz Age nightlife made it a best seller, traces the picaresque adventures of Jake, a World War I veteran, within and beyond Harlem. Nella Larsen's Quicksand (1928), the poignant, nuanced psychological portrait of a woman caught between the two worlds of her mixed Scandinavian and African American heritage; Jessie Redmon Fauset's Plum Bun (1928), the richly detailed account of a young art student's struggles to advance her career in a society full of obstacles both overt and insidiously concealed; and Wallace Thurman's The Blacker the Berry (1929), with its anguished, provocative look at prejudice and exclusion as it tells of a new arrival in Harlem searching for love, each in its distinct way testifies to the enduring power of the Harlem ferment.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nations literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, Americas best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acidfree paper that will last for centuries.
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- Q: What novels are included in the Harlem Renaissance: Five Novels of the 1920s? A: The collection includes five novels: Cane by Jean Toomer, Home to Harlem by Claude McKay, Quicksand by Nella Larsen, Plum Bun by Jessie Redmon Fauset, and The Blacker the Berry by Wallace Thurman.
- Q: What is the main theme explored in these novels? A: The novels explore the black experience and dilemmas of black identity during the Harlem Renaissance, each presenting unique perspectives on race, culture, and society.
- Q: Who is the author of the Harlem Renaissance: Five Novels of the 1920s? A: The collection is edited by Rafia Zafar, who provides context and insights into the works and authors featured.
- Q: What is the total page count of this hardcover edition? A: This hardcover edition has a total of 800 pages.
- Q: When was the Harlem Renaissance: Five Novels of the 1920s published? A: It was published on September 1, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This collection is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the collection is suitable for academic purposes as it includes significant literary works from the Harlem Renaissance, making it valuable for studies in literature and cultural history.
- Q: What organization published this collection? A: The collection is published by the Library of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving America's literary heritage.
- Q: Are there any notable features of the Library of America editions? A: Yes, Library of America editions are known for their authoritative texts, cloth covers, sewn bindings, ribbon markers, and premium acid-free paper.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style of the novels in this collection? A: Readers can expect a diverse range of writing styles, from poetic to narrative-driven, reflecting the unique voices and experiences of the authors during the Harlem Renaissance.