The course will study the literature, politics and art of the Harlem Renaissance--roughly a period from 1915-1940. This was a time when African American writers, artists, philosophers, activists and musicians, congregating in New York City's Harlem, sought to define African American culture. The era has most frequently been thought of a 1920s only phenomenon, and many have suggested that it was less a "renaissance" than a first flowering of a collective artistic spirit. We will energetically take on the debate. Readings include works by Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Nella James Weldon Johnson and others. Contemporary views from David Levering Lewis, Jervis Anderson and Maureen Honey will also be included.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ENGL
Prerequisites: None
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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