The African American Roots of Modernism

The African American Roots of Modernism: from Reconstruction to the Harlem Renaissance is written by James Smethurst. This edition is published by University of North Carolina Press (2011). It belongs to the The John Hope Franklin series in African American history and culture series.

Topics covered include Segregation in literature, Intellectual life, History and criticism and American literature. Places discussed include United States. The period covered is 20th century and 19th century.