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The Sleeper Wakes: Harlem Renaissance Stories by Women,Used
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In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in the art and culture of the Harlem Renaissance. Yet this significant collection is the first definitive edition of Harlem Renaissance stories by women. The writers include Gwendolyn Bennett, Jessie Redmon Fauset, Angelina Weld Grimk, Zora Neale Hurston, Nella Larsen, Alice DunbarNelson, and Dorothy West.Published originally in periodicals such as The Crisis, Fire!!, and Opportunity, these twentyseven stories have until now been virtually unavailable to readers. These stories are as compelling today as they were in the 1920s and 1930s. In them, we find the themes of black and white racial tension and misunderstanding, economic deprivation, passing, love across and within racial lines, and the attempt to maintain community and uplift the race.Marcy Knopf's introduction surveys the history of the Harlem Renaissance, the periodicals and books it generated, and describes the rise to prominence of these women writers and their later fall from fame. She also includes a brief biography of each of the writers. Nellie Y. McKay's foreword analyzes the themes and concerns of the stories.
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- Q: What is 'The Sleeper Wakes: Harlem Renaissance Stories by Women' about? A: This collection features significant stories from women writers of the Harlem Renaissance, including authors like Zora Neale Hurston and Nella Larsen. It explores themes such as racial tension, economic deprivation, and love across racial lines.
- Q: Who are the authors included in this collection? A: The book includes stories from notable writers such as Gwendolyn Bennett, Jessie Redmon Fauset, Angelina Weld Grimké, Zora Neale Hurston, Nella Larsen, Alice Dunbar-Nelson, and Dorothy West.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 320 pages, offering a substantial reading experience.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This edition was published on April 1, 1993.
- Q: What themes are explored in the stories? A: The stories address themes such as racial tension, economic challenges, identity, love, and community upliftment, relevant both in the 1920s and today.
- Q: Is there an introduction or foreword in the book? A: Yes, Marcy Knopf provides an introduction that surveys the Harlem Renaissance, while Nellie Y. McKay's foreword analyzes the stories' themes and concerns.
- Q: Are the stories in this book previously unpublished? A: No, the stories were originally published in periodicals such as The Crisis and Fire!! but were largely unavailable to readers until this collection.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is in pristine shape for readers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this collection is a valuable resource for those studying comparative literature, particularly the Harlem Renaissance and women's contributions to it.