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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS The Cambridge History Of African American Literature by Maryemma Graham , Jerry W. Jr Ward
The first major twentyfirst century history of four hundred years of black writing The Cambridge History of African American Literature presents a comprehensive overview of the literary traditions oral and print of Africandescended peoples in the United States. Expert contributors drawn from the United States and beyond emphasise the dual nature of each text discussed as a work of art created by an individual and as a response to unfolding events in American cultural political and social history. Unprecedented in scope sophistication and accessibility the volume draws together current scholarship in the field. It also looks ahead to suggest new approaches new areas of study and as yet undervalued writers and works. The Cambridge History of African American Literature is a major achievement both as a work of reference and as a compelling narrative and will remain essential reading for scholars and students in years to come.