Only by isolating the particular material about the Afro-American from the body of American literature can we come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of his place in our national life. This volume presents an outline of the literature concerning blacks–drama, fiction, criticism, and verse–whether written by them or about them. Originally published in 1928.

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