The Negro in Contemporary American Literature

The Negro In Contemporary American Literature is a book written by Elizabeth Atkinson Lay Green that explores the representation of African Americans in contemporary American literature. The book examines the works of various African American authors, including James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, and Toni Morrison, among others. Green analyzes the themes, characters, and literary techniques used in these works to shed light on the ways in which African Americans have been portrayed in literature over the years. The book also delves into the social and political context in which these works were written, highlighting the impact of racism, discrimination, and other forms of oppression on the African American experience. Overall, The Negro In Contemporary American Literature provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the representation of African Americans in literature and its broader cultural and social implications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.