African American women writers published extensively during the Harlem Ranaissance and have been extraordinarily prolific since the 1970s. This book surveys the

African American women writers published extensively during the Harlem Renaissance and have been extraordinarily prolific since the 1970s. This book surveys the

Alphabetically arranged entries discuss the lives, works, and critical reception of more than 150 African American women writers.

This four-volume set documents the complexity and richness of women's contributions to American history and culture, empowering all students by demonstrating a