The Selected Writings of James Weldon Johnson: Volume I the New York Age Editorials (1914-1923)

Erscheinungsjahr 1995
ISBN: 978-0-19-507644-8
Verlag: OXFORD UNIV PR

Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 667 g

Johnson's unprecedented role as civil rights leader and literary artist was a dual one that has not been replicated since his time.

This volume comprises editorials form the "New York Age" organized thematically, and at a critical introduction discusses Johnson's role in the history of the black press. By painting a vivid picture of the race problem in this nation, and by his portrayal of the successes and possibilities of his race in American life and culture, he picked at white America's conscience. This collection of writings serves to support Dr Wilson's contention that the foundation of black literature had its
paternity more in James Weldon Johnson than in anyone else.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Johnson, James Weldon

Wilson, Sondra Kathryn

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationale Menschen- und Minderheitenrechte, Kinderrechte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Menschenrechte, Bürgerrechte