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Book Synopsis
An expansive introduction to Chicago's great cultural explosion

Trade Review
"A nicely crafted book that makes an important contribution to both the historiography of the Illinois Territory and the War of 1812."--Journal of Illinois History
"An important reference work that will stimulate further research on this fascinating and influential literary movement."--Journal of the Illinois Historical Society
"Required reading for anyone seeking to understand the wide diversity of the black Chicago Renaissance. . . . Highly recommended."--Choice
"A most important reference book on a subject that is sure to get increasing attention for years to come. The volume will serve as a foundational source of information and perspective on the major figures of the Black Chicago Renaissance."--Amritjit Singh, coeditor of The Collected Writings of Wallace Thurman: A Harlem Renaissance Reader
"A genuinely useful reference and inspirational sourcebook. Tracy's selection of Chicago-connected writers intelligently guides us through the understudied territory of 'post-Harlem' African American literature."--William J. Maxwell, editor of Claude McKay's Complete Poems
"Rigorously challenges still-common perceptions of the Harlem Renaissance as the defining moment of African American literary production. . . . A foundational work."--Journal of Illinois History
"The authors written about here across some 30 essays and literary biographies led fascinating lives, and the essays serve as windows into a bygone era. . . . 4 stars."--Time Out Chicago
"A vigorous and seminal reassessment of an essential chapter in American culture."--Booklist
"If Tracy's intention in pulling together the contributions to this thorough book is to enlighten readers about this outstanding group of artists and this period in our country's cultural history, he has succeeded remarkably. . . . A superb introduction to the Black Chicago Renaissance."--Library Journal

Table of Contents
Introduction; Robert S. Abbott; William A. Attaway; Claude A. Barnett; Henry Lowington Blakely, II; Aldon Bland; Edward Bland; Marita Bonner; Gwendolyn Brooks; Frank London Brown; Alice Browning; Dan Burley; Margaret Danner; Frank Marshall Davis; Richard Durham; Lorraine Hansberry; Fenton Johnson; John Johnson; Marian Minus; Willard Motley; Gordon Parks; John Sengstacke; Margaret Walker

Writers of the Black Chicago Renaissance

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    A Hardback by Steven C. Tracy, Robert Butler, Robert H Cataliotti

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      Publisher: University of Illinois Press
      Publication Date: 11/16/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780252036392, 978-0252036392
      ISBN10: 0252036395

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An expansive introduction to Chicago's great cultural explosion

      Trade Review
      "A nicely crafted book that makes an important contribution to both the historiography of the Illinois Territory and the War of 1812."--Journal of Illinois History
      "An important reference work that will stimulate further research on this fascinating and influential literary movement."--Journal of the Illinois Historical Society
      "Required reading for anyone seeking to understand the wide diversity of the black Chicago Renaissance. . . . Highly recommended."--Choice
      "A most important reference book on a subject that is sure to get increasing attention for years to come. The volume will serve as a foundational source of information and perspective on the major figures of the Black Chicago Renaissance."--Amritjit Singh, coeditor of The Collected Writings of Wallace Thurman: A Harlem Renaissance Reader
      "A genuinely useful reference and inspirational sourcebook. Tracy's selection of Chicago-connected writers intelligently guides us through the understudied territory of 'post-Harlem' African American literature."--William J. Maxwell, editor of Claude McKay's Complete Poems
      "Rigorously challenges still-common perceptions of the Harlem Renaissance as the defining moment of African American literary production. . . . A foundational work."--Journal of Illinois History
      "The authors written about here across some 30 essays and literary biographies led fascinating lives, and the essays serve as windows into a bygone era. . . . 4 stars."--Time Out Chicago
      "A vigorous and seminal reassessment of an essential chapter in American culture."--Booklist
      "If Tracy's intention in pulling together the contributions to this thorough book is to enlighten readers about this outstanding group of artists and this period in our country's cultural history, he has succeeded remarkably. . . . A superb introduction to the Black Chicago Renaissance."--Library Journal

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; Robert S. Abbott; William A. Attaway; Claude A. Barnett; Henry Lowington Blakely, II; Aldon Bland; Edward Bland; Marita Bonner; Gwendolyn Brooks; Frank London Brown; Alice Browning; Dan Burley; Margaret Danner; Frank Marshall Davis; Richard Durham; Lorraine Hansberry; Fenton Johnson; John Johnson; Marian Minus; Willard Motley; Gordon Parks; John Sengstacke; Margaret Walker

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