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African American Literature and Culture Society
Comprehensive newsletters by the AALCS featuring information on the
contributions of well-known African American writers and poets.
http://www.atomicage.com/aalcs/
African American Literature Handout
A comprehensive handout about African-American literature from the
1700's-present.
http://www.wilpaterson.edu/courses/eng150/aahis.htm
African American Literature Links
A great resource of comprehensive information about African American
literature, courtesy of the Multicultural Pavilion at the University of
Virginia. This site provides text from famous authors such as Frederick
Douglas.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/multicultural/sites/aframdocs.html
African American Mystery Page
African American authors of mystery and suspense fiction are featured on
this site.
http://www.aamystery.com
African American Women: Online Archival Collections
Highly recommended by the "National Endowment of the Arts for Humanities,"
this special collections library from Duke University scans original
transcriptions of very rare material. Includes a full-text memoir by
Elizabeth Johnson Harris, whose parents lived in slavery during the 1800's.
Also includes extraordinarily rare examples of slave letters, as well as
historical information, photos, and links to other valuable resources.
http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/collections/african-american-women.html
African American Writers: Online E-Texts
A huge resource for teachers and students, this meta-site publishes online
versions of many texts that cover poetry, fiction, autobiography, etc. Also
puts the work in perspective with articles and essays about the authors, as
well as other resources. The "Internet School Library Media Center" also
links back to African-American literature resources geared towards older
kids.
http://falcon.jmu.edu/schoollibrary/afroonline.htm
American Slave Narratives: An Online Anthology
A collection of narratives from African American slaves. Each narrative
gives a view of life as a slave.
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/wpa/wpahome.html
Black Arts Movement
The effect of African American Literature on American history can be seen
through the Black Arts Movement. Virginia Hiltz and Dr. Mike Sell use this
site to explain the effects of the Black Arts Movement.
http://www.umich.edu/~eng499/
A Brief Chronology of African American Literature
A comprehensive chronological outline of African authors and their place in
the history of African American literature. Roger Blackwell Bailey, Ph.D.
compliled this outline.
http://www.accd.edu/sac/english/bailey/aframlit.htm
Digital Schomburg African American Women Writers of the 19th Century
Outstanding resource for any student needing information about any 19th
century female African American author. Furnishes long excerpts and often
complete texts, while adding background information and historical context.
Searchable by author, title, fiction, poetry, essay, bibliography or
biography.
http://149.123.1.8/schomburg/writers_aa19/toc.html
Electronic Text Center - Modern English Collection: African-American
The Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia offers this large
collection of "Text by and about African-Americans."
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/subjects/African-American.html
Harlem Renaissance, 1919-1937
Biographies and photos of the Harlem Renaissance writers. From "PAL:
Perspectives in American Literature: A Research and Reference Guide." Also
includes research and study topics.
http://www.csustan.edu/english/reuben/pal/chap9/CHAP9.HTML
Harlem Renaissance: Writers
Brief biographical information and photos of several Harlem Renaissance
authors. Includes a lesson plan and related articles.
http://encarta.msn.com/schoolhouse/harlem/hrwriters.asp
In Search of Our Mother's Garden
An essay on Zora Neale Hurston and Alice Walker, by Leslie Odil.
http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~mmaynard/316s/paper3/leslie/
Literature and Life: The Givens Collection
A rich resource of information on past and present African American
Literature. It explores the humble beginning of 18th Century African
American poetry and slave narratives.
http://www2.pbs.org/ktca/litandlife/main.html
Literature in the United States
A comprehensive timeline of African American literature from past to
present.
http://diaspora.sscnet.ucla.edu/literature_in_the_united_states.htm
Studying African American Literature in Its Global Context
A comprehensive study of the historical aspect of African American
literature. Samuel B. Olorounto shares his viewpoints of how African
American literature played a role in our American history.
http://www.br.cc.va.us/vcca/olor.html
Voices from the Gaps: Women Writers of Color
A comprehensive site that explores the works of African American women
writers and their lives.
http://voices.cla.umn.edu
Women of Color, Women of Words
A great resource that explores the written works of African American women,
both past and present. It also provides biographical information about each
writer.
http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~cybers/home.html
Writing & Resistance
This site offers a rich resource of information about African-American
Literature. It also provides biographical information about famous
African-American authors.
http://www.public.asu.edu/~metro/aflit/index.html
Achebe, Chinua: "Things Fall Apart" Study Guide
This site provides the text of the source of the title for Achebe's novel,
William Butler Yeats poem, "The Second Coming" (1921); an overview of the
novel; and a series of questions and topics to consider for each chapter of
the novel.
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/anglophone/achebe.html
African Brazilian Literature
Sample the poetry of various African Brazilian poets. Brief biographical
information is also offered concerning several of the authors represented
here.
http://brazilonline.com/aabc/literature/lit.html
African Postcolonial Literature in English
Information concerning various African authors, including biographies,
literary works, and other details involving African literature are provided.
http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/hypertext/landow/post/misc/africov.html
African Storytelling: Oral Traditions
A great discussion on the cultural and social aspects of African
storytelling! A large collection of resources and information for African
authors Chinua Achebe, and Tsitsi Dangarembga are also provided.
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/afrstory.htm
Feminist and Womanist Criticism of African Literature: A Bibliography
African literature is discussed from the "feminist" perspective here.
http://www.indiana.edu/~librcsd/bib/verba/all.html
The Journal of African Travel-Writing
Essays, poems, reviews and more are the topic of this journal. This issue
features interviews with Musaemura B. Zimunya and Solomon Mutswai.
http://www.unc.edu/~ottotwo/
South African Arts and Culture: Literature Overview
A few African authors are discussed on this site. Photos of them are
included.
http://www.mg.co.za/mg/saarts/literature1.htm
Soyinka, Wole
Read a biography on this South African author and excerpts from his works.
Also includes some reviews.
http://prelectur.stanford.edu/lecturers/soyinka/index.html
UCT Poetry Web
Click on the author's name that you are interested in to view a photo of the
author and read some of the author's writing.
http://www.uct.ac.za/projects/poetry/poetry.htm
In the World of African Literatures
You can find out about women authors, works and read interviews on this
site. There is also a bibliography of women writers.
http://www.arts.uwa.edu.au/AFLIT/FEMEChomeEN.html
Mythology
Cutting to the Essence; Shaping for the Fire Yoruban Mythology.
http://www.fa.indiana.edu/~conner/yoruba/cut.html
Seven Orishas from the Yoruba Pantheon
When completed, this will be a dictionary of African-Caribbean myths. At the
moment, it contains only the entries on the orishas.
http://www.nando.net/prof/caribe/Dictionary.html
African Mythology
Read this interesting essay on African Mythology. It is sure to help you
understand better the writings of many African authors.
http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~bill/316/demo/ex1.html
Specific Authors
Angelou, Maya
A short biography written for the United Nation's 50th Anniversary
Celebration.
http://iisd1.iisd.ca/50comm/panel/pan04.htm
Angelou, Maya
Brief reviews of three Angelou books, by Tricia Ireland.
http://orion.csuchico.edu:80/Archives/Volume34/Issue5/Entertainment/MayaAnge
lo.html
Angelou, Maya - "On the Pulse of Morning"
A poem by Maya Angelou, spoken at the inauguration ceremony for President
Bill Clinton on January 20, 1993.
http://www.ai.mit.edu/~isbell/HFh/black/events_and_people/006.inagural_poem
Angelou, Maya - "The Black Family Pledge"
The text of this piece by Maya Angelou is online at this website.
http://www.thecybermom.com/attic/issue1/family/angelou.html
Angelou, Maya - Inaugural Poem
Text of Angelou's poem written for and recited at the January 1993
inauguration of President Bill Clinton.
http://english-www.hss.cmu.edu/poetry/angelou.html
Angelou, Maya - My Favorite Poetry
Complete texts for a number of poems by Maya Angelou.
http://www.spydersempire.com/wd_3.htm
Angelou, Maya Home Page
Includes text to some poems, a biography, comments page and video of Angelou
at the "Million Man March."
http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~mmaynard/Maya/maya5.html
Angelou, Maya Poem
Contains the text of a poem by Maya Angelou that was read at the Million Man
March in Washington, D.C.
http://www.igc.apc.org/africanam/hot/maya.html
Angelou, Maya Projects
A collection of projects by 9th-graders at Niskayuna High School. Includes
reviews, poetry and biography.
http://members.tripod.com/~Murphweb/
Angelou, Maya: Greatness Through Literature
A short biography.
http://www.wic.org/bio/mangelou.htm
Cullen, Countee
A brief biography and photo of Cullen is provided, including a discussion on
African-American literature.
http://drum.ncat.edu/~drwww/cul.html
Cullen, Countee: How Teaching Rewrites The Writer
A critical piece focusing on Cullen as Harlem Renaissance writer and
teacher, by Hans Ostrom.
http://www.sciway.net/edu/k12/cet9596/ostrom.html
Dove, Rita
Dove's faculty listing at the University of Virginia includes a bibliography
and biographical information.
http://www.engl.virginia.edu/faculty/dove.html
Dove, Rita - "Lady Freedom Among Us"
Text of Dove's poem, along with artwork by Claire Van Vliet. Includes audio
of Dove reading the poem, as well as movies and pictures of the original
publication.
http://www.lib.virginia.edu/etext/fourmill/DovLady.html
DuBois, William Edward Burghardt - The W.E.B. DuBois Virtual University
A unique online resource that offers free, online classes to the public that
may be applied for credit in certain situations to local colleges. Also
features articles and essays on DuBois, biography, and a library of some of
his work.
http://members.tripod.com/~DuBois/index.htm
Due, Tananarive
Due takes her readers into the genre of supernatural suspense, winning
critical praise for plotting and characterization. Her site gives excerpts
from her two books, reviews, biography and other author information
(including current work in progress, an upcoming book describing the civil
rights movement in Florida).
http://www.darkecho.com/tananarive/
Dunbar, Paul Laurence - Digital Text Collection
A collection of over 200 poems and one of the librettos, "Who Dat Say
Chicken in Dis Crowd." Offers audio versions to some of the poems.
http://www.libraries.wright.edu/dunbar/
Dunbar, Paul Laurence - Welcome to the Poetry of
One of the first nationally acclaimed black poets in America, Paul Dunbar's
work can be both read and heard on this excellent site. Also offers pictures
and information on the performances of a well-known reader of Dunbar's work.
http://www.udayton.edu/~dunbar
Ellison, Ralph - "Invisible Man"
Various essays and reviews discussing Ellison's novel, "Invisible Man."
http://www.english.upenn.edu/~afilreis/50s/ellison-main.html
Hamilton, Virginia: America's Most Honored Writer of Books for Children
This National Book Award Winner and Newberry Medalist hosts her own webpage
that reaches out to students and teachers in particular. Descriptions from
the author, interview, access to free discussion guides, visits to schools
and a national conference let kids get close to the author and her work.
http://www.virginiahamilton.com/
Hughes, Langston
The Academy of American Poets provides texts of many of the poems, a sound
file, and historical and cultural context for the work of Langston Hughes.
http://www.poets.org/LIT/POET/lhughfst.htm
Hughes, Langston - It's a Hughes Thang!
Brief biographical information on Langston Hughes, with references to jazz
and the Harlem Renaissance.
http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~mmaynard/Hughes/hughes.htm
Hurston, Zora Neale
Comprehensive information: biography, bibliography, photos, some story text,
critiques and more.
http://i.am/zora
Hurston, Zora Neale - American Author
Includes a short biography, some electronic texts and a couple of photos.
http://www-hsc.usc.edu/%7Egallaher/hurston/hurston.html
Morrison, Toni
Maintained by an English class at the University of Texas, the site focuses
on "Beloved" but includes a biography, a couple of photos and an anthology.
http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~mmaynard/Morrison/home.html
Morrison, Toni
From "The Nobel Prize Internet Archive," this site includes numerous links
on Morrison and her works.
http://www.almaz.com/nobel/literature/1993a.html
Morrison, Toni
A biography from the "Distinguished Women of Past and Present" website.
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/biographies/morrison.html
Morrison, Toni - Anniina's Page
A comprehensive look at the issues within and the artistry of Toni
Morrison's work. Essays, articles, synopsis, references, background and
interviews with Morrison herself, give a deeper breadth of understanding
into each of her earlier books.
http://www.luminarium.org/contemporary/tonimorrison/toni.htm
Morrison, Toni - Equity Online's Woman of the Week
Brief biographical information on Toni Morrison.
http://www.edc.org/WomensEquity/WOW/morris.html
Morrison, Toni References On The Internet
A helpful collection of information on Morrison, including biography,
bibliography, criticism and more.
http://www.viconet.com/~ejb/intro.htm
Morrison, Toni: *1931 - Educeth
Educeth provides an online forum for students and teachers to research three
of Morrison's novels, "Bluest Eye," "Sula," and "Tar Baby." Excerpts of
novels, essays and interviews with the author, as well as articles and
essays by other writers, plus reviews provide thorough resources for
students as well as educators. Discussion questions, a comment section, and
online discussion forum make it an interactive experience.
http://www.educeth.ch/english/readinglist/morrisont/index.html
Walker, Alice
A critical piece written by a university student regarding Walker's "The
Third Life of Grange Copeland."
http://www.msu.edu/user/dumontd1/mc111/dumont03.htm
Walker, Alice - Difficult Honor
Review of Alice Walker's "The Same River Twice: Honoring the Difficult." By
David Templeton.
http://www.metroactive.com/papers/sonoma/02.15.96/walker-9607.html
Washington, Booker T. - Up From Slavery: An Autobiography: Electronic
Edition
This complete, scanned text of the original autobiography is part of an
online project dedicated to "Documenting the American South" implemented by
the University of Northern Carolina.
http://metalab.unc.edu/docsouth/washington/washing.html
Wheatley, Phillis - Who Was Phillis Wheatley?
A brief biography by a 4th-grade class.
http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Schools/Elementary/wheatley/life.html
Wright, Richard
Contains interviews, production biographies, chronology of Wright's life and
a bibliography.
http://www.itvs.org/programs/RW/
Wright, Richard
A biography and photo from the "Harlem Youth Newspaper."
http://members.aol.com/hynews/wright.html
Wright, Richard: Black Boy
A biographical site with bibliography, chronology and photos. Includes a
teacher's guide for use with a PBS documentary on Wright.
http://www.pbs.org/rwbb/rwtoc.html
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