African-American Literature Anthology
the publication of the first [Norton Anthology of African-American
Literature]. Literary critic and historian Henry Louis Gates and author and professor Nellie McKay co-edited the collection. Several contributors read from their works.
African-American literary figures and scholars gathered to celebrate the publication of the first [Norton Anthology of African-American Li… read more
African-American literary figures and scholars gathered to celebrate
the publication of the first [Norton Anthology of African-American
Literature]. Literary critic and historian Henry Louis Gates and author and professor Nellie McKay co-edited the collection. Several contributors read from their works. close
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Francis Smith Foster Editor
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Nellie McKay Editor
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Robert O'Meally Editor
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Arnold Rampersad Editor
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Hortense Spillers Editor
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