The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural awakening among African Americans between the two world wars. It was the cultural phase of the 'New Negro' movement, a social and political phenomenon that promoted a proud racial identity, economic independence, and progressive politics. In this '...

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1. Verfasser:	Wall, Cheryl A. 1948-2020 (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	[New York] Oxford University Press 2016
Schriftenreihe:	Very short introductions
Schlagworte:	American literature / African American authors / History and criticism American literature / 20th century / History and criticism Harlem Renaissance African American arts / New York (State) / New York / 20th century African Americans in popular culture African Americans in literature Harlem renaissance Harlem (New York, N.Y.) / Intellectual life Einführung
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Zusammenfassung:	The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural awakening among African Americans between the two world wars. It was the cultural phase of the 'New Negro' movement, a social and political phenomenon that promoted a proud racial identity, economic independence, and progressive politics. In this 'Very Short Introduction', Cheryl A. Wall captures the Harlem Renaissance's zeitgeist by identifying issues and strategies that engaged writers, musicians, and visual artists alike. She introduces key figures such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Claude McKay, and Jean Toomer, along with such signature texts as 'Mother to Son,' 'Harlem Shadows,' and 'Cane'
Beschreibung:	Previously issued in print: 2016. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:	1 Online-Ressource (152 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:	9780190605544
DOI:	10.1093/actrade/9780199335558.001.0001