Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance
Paul Finkelman editor Cary D Wintz editor
Format:Set / collection
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:2nd Aug '21
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- Set / collection£475.00(9781579583897)
From the music of Louis Armstrong to the portraits by Beauford Delaney, the writings of Langston Hughes to the debut of the musical Show Boat, the Harlem Renaissance is one of the most significant developments in African-American history in the twentieth century. The Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance, in two-volumes and over 635 entries, is the first comprehensive compilation of information on all aspects of this creative, dynamic period.
For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of Harlem Renaissance website.
"Provides in-depth essays on the life and works of major writers, artists, and musicians of the period... Comprehensive... Thorough and well-organized referencework... Recommended for all libraries." -- LibraryJournal
"Well written and cogent... A significant and usefuladdition to reference works on the Harlem Renaissance... Accessible to readers on multiple levels and recommended for high school, college, and public libraries." -- Booklist/RBB (starred review)
"the most well-rounded portrait of the movement availableon resource shelves... This outstanding guide is highlyrecommended for both public and academic libraries." -- Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews
"Wintz and Finkelman's encyclopedia exceeds in power andscholarship all other reference works on the HarlemRenaissance... Coverage is broad, deep, and scholarly... Highly recommended. All collections." -- Choice
"Examining the political, economic, and social environment, as well as the artistic and cultural events of the Harlem Renaissance, these two volumes present some 625 entries, including essays on major writers, artists, and performers; discussions of creative works, especially those which had an impact on the development of the Harlem Renaissance." -- Reference and Research Book News
"The two-volume Encyclopedia is an invaluable resource that extensively documents the events, people, and importance of the Harlem Renaissance." -- AmericanReference Books Annual
ISBN: 9781138036376
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
1392 pages