Sacred Fire : The QBR 100 Essential Black Books

English

ISBN: 0471348724

EAN: 9780471348726

Category: Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies/Reference / Bibliographies & Indexes/Literary Criticism / General/

Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

Release Date: 01/31/2000

Synopsis: QBRs evolving canon is a splendid way to begin honoring black artists. -Charles Johnson, from the Foreword From critiques of W. E. B. Du Boiss Black Reconstruction in America to Alex Haleys Roots to Langston Hughess The Ways of White Folks, these short, trenchant essays stimulate and challenge.-Booklist A celebration of black literature ... insightful commentary.-Ebony A rich and surprising assortment.-American Legacy Delving into a book is an entertaining and edifying way to celebrate and reflect on the rich tapestry of African American history. A great way to start is with Sacred Fire: The QBR 100 Essential Black Books. -Atlanta Journal-Constitution Capturing the full sweep of writing from the diaspora-from Africa tc the Caribbean to America-Sacred Fire is a soul-stirring collection of provocative analysis on 100 works of literature that have shaped and defined black culture for over 200 years.

Sacred Fire : The QBR 100 Essential Black Books

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.79 inches

Width: 5.51 inches

Length: 8.54 inches

Weight: 9.63 oz

Pages: 231