Melvin B. Tolson, 1898-1966: Plain Talk and Poetic Prophecy

by Robert M. Farnsworth

One of the outstanding poets of the twentieth century, Melvin B. Tolson is best known for Rendezvous with America , Libretto for the Republic of Liberia , Harlem Gallery , and A Gallery of Harlem Portraits . Although these works have received critical acclaim, they are not yet widely read. In this biography of Tolson, Robert M. Farnsworth has gathered much new information on the poet from family papers, from reminiscences of friends, acquaintances,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826204333
• ISBN13: 9780826204332
• Release Date: June 1984
• Publisher: University of Missouri Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary to Grade 5