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LoC No.: 21022322

Title: The Negro in Literature and Art in the United States

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The Negro genius -- Phillis Wheatley -- Paul Laurence Dunbar -- Charles W. Chesnutt -- W.E. Burghardt Du Bois -- William Stanley Braithwaite -- Other writers -- Orators: Douglass and Washington -- The stage -- Painters: Henry O. Tanner -- Sculptors: Meta Warrick Fuller -- Music -- General progress, 1918-1921 -- Charles S. Gilpin -- Appendix: The Negro in American fiction. Study of bibliography.

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Summary: "The Negro in Literature and Art in the United States" by Benjamin Griffith Brawley is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the contributions of African Americans to literature and the arts, emphasizing their artistic and cultural achievements while facing societal challenges. Brawley's analysis offers a broader understanding of how the Negro has influenced American civilization, particularly in aesthetics. At the start of the text, the author states the purpose of the book: to provide a thorough examination of the accomplishments of African Americans in literature and art, striving to evaluate their contributions by absolute standards. Brawley outlines the rich artistic heritage of the Negro, noting that many have expressed their genius through various forms of art despite limited opportunities. He highlights key figures who have shaped this artistic landscape, such as poets and painters, and delves into the complex interplay of race, culture, and creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brawley, Benjamin Griffith, 1882-1939

EBook No.: 35063

Published: Jan 25, 2011

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: American literature -- African American authors -- History and criticism

Subject: African Americans -- Intellectual life

Subject: African Americans in literature

Subject: African American artists

Subject: African American arts

LoCC: History: America: United States

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 21022322

Title: The Negro in Literature and Art in the United States

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The Negro genius -- Phillis Wheatley -- Paul Laurence Dunbar -- Charles W. Chesnutt -- W.E. Burghardt Du Bois -- William Stanley Braithwaite -- Other writers -- Orators: Douglass and Washington -- The stage -- Painters: Henry O. Tanner -- Sculptors: Meta Warrick Fuller -- Music -- General progress, 1918-1921 -- Charles S. Gilpin -- Appendix: The Negro in American fiction. Study of bibliography.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Gary Rees and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Negro in Literature and Art in the United States" by Benjamin Griffith Brawley is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the contributions of African Americans to literature and the arts, emphasizing their artistic and cultural achievements while facing societal challenges. Brawley's analysis offers a broader understanding of how the Negro has influenced American civilization, particularly in aesthetics. At the start of the text, the author states the purpose of the book: to provide a thorough examination of the accomplishments of African Americans in literature and art, striving to evaluate their contributions by absolute standards. Brawley outlines the rich artistic heritage of the Negro, noting that many have expressed their genius through various forms of art despite limited opportunities. He highlights key figures who have shaped this artistic landscape, such as poets and painters, and delves into the complex interplay of race, culture, and creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brawley, Benjamin Griffith, 1882-1939

EBook No.: 35063

Published: Jan 25, 2011

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: American literature -- African American authors -- History and criticism

Subject: African Americans -- Intellectual life

Subject: African Americans in literature

Subject: African American artists

Subject: African American arts

LoCC: History: America: United States

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.