Artists and Writers of the Harlem Renaissance (Collective Biographies)

Beckman, Wendy Hart

ISBN 10: 0766018342 ISBN 13: 9780766018341

Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Profiles the lives of ten artists and writers of the Harlem Renaissance, including Langston Huges, Bessy Smith, and Duke Ellington, discussing their backgrounds, the struggles they faced, and their acomplishments.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 7-10-The array of individuals collected in this book reflects the diverse creative areas that came together in the cultural flourishing of the African-American community in New York City in the early 20th century. Following a brief introduction to the Harlem Renaissance, 10 poets, musicians, dancers, essayists, and novelists are introduced in 8- or 9-page chapters, each one illustrated with two black-and-white photographs. Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, and Josephine Baker are among those included; information on all of the people is readily available elsewhere, but this is a serviceable introduction to the topic.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0766018342
• ISBN 13: 9780766018341
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 112