Early Negro American Writers, (Paperback)

This collection of the most interesting and important Negro American writings up to the close of the Civil War is of both literary and social interest, being a contribution to the history of the Negro as well as a literary work. In preparing the biographical and critical sketches, the editor has shown rare judgment in selecting pertinent and complete facts about the writers represented here.

Originally published in 1935.

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