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Harlem Renaissance: Four Novels of the 1930s (LOA #218): Not Without Laughter / Black No More / The ConjureMan Dies / Black Thu,Used
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HARLEM RENAISSANCE: Four Novels of the 1930s traces the flowering of the Renaissance in diverse genres and forms. It opens with Langston Hughes's Not Without Laughter (1931), an elegantly realized comingofage tale that follows a young man from his rural origins to the big city. Suffused with childhood memories, it is the poet's only novel. George S. Schuyler's Black No More (1931), a satire founded on the science fiction premise of a wonder drug permitting blacks to change their race, skewers public figures white and black alike in a raucous, carnivalesque sendup of American racial attitudes. Considered the first detective story by an African American writer, Rudolph Fisher's The ConjureMan Dies (1932) is a mystery that comically mixes and reverses stereotypes, placing a Harvardeducated African "conjureman" at the center of a phantasmagoric charade of deaths and disappearances. Black Thunder (1936), Arna Bontemps's stirring fictional recreation of Gabriel Prosser's 1800 slave revolt, which, though unsuccessful, shook Jefferson's Virginia to its core, marks a turn from aestheticism toward political militancy in its exploration of African American history.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 is the size of this book? A: This book measures five point one inches in length, one point four five inches in width, and eight point one inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains eight hundred pages, providing a substantial reading experience.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book features hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection? A: The author of this collection is Rafia Zafar, known for her contributions to African American literature.
- Q: What genres are included in this book? A: This book includes novels that reflect the Harlem Renaissance, featuring themes of race, identity, and social commentary.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by simply opening it and enjoying the narratives of four distinct novels from the Harlem Renaissance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: This book is recommended for mature readers due to its complex themes and historical context.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, this book can be used in educational settings to explore themes of race and history in American literature.
- Q: What should I consider when reading this book? A: Consider the historical context of the Harlem Renaissance and how it shapes the narratives presented in the novels.
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