Helen Plum Library

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Nikki Giovanni.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Langston Hughes.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Countee Cullen.

Uncle Tom's master sells him, separating him from his wife, and he becomes attached to the gentle daughter of his new owner, but after her death, he is sold to the evil Simon Legree

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Langston Hughes. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Invisible Man, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Charles W. Chesnutt. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Places important topics in context so that readers will understand the connection between black history and the sweep of America's story. This volume covers African American literature.