The Negro in Literature and Art in the United States by Benjamin Griffith Brawley
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"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.)
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| Author | Brawley, Benjamin Griffith, 1882-1939 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21022322 |
| Title | The Negro in Literature and Art in the United States |
| 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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Produced by Suzanne Shell, Gary Rees and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35063 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 512 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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