African American Autobiographers: A Sourcebook

by Emmanuel S. Nelson

There is growing popular and scholarly interest in autobiography, along with increasing regard for the achievements of African American writers. The first reference of its kind, this volume chronicles the autobiographical tradition in African American literature. Included are alphabetically arranged entries for 66 African American authors who present autobiographical material in their works. The volume profiles major figures, such as Frederick...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313314098
• ISBN13: 9780313314094
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.5" x 9.6"