the afro american novel and its traditionThe Afro-American Novel and Its Tradition (University of Massachusetts Press 1987)

β€œthe definitive book in the field….an impressive work, by an impressive literary scholar.” Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University
β€œIt sets the standard that future critics will be obliged to meet and establishes analytical terms and relationships that others will have to engage, challenge, and expand upon.” William E. Cain, American Quarterly, March 1989
β€œthe standard study in the field…. a necessary volume for students of black fiction on all levels.” Choice, May 1988
Awards
College Language Association Creative Scholarship Award

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I had "African African American Studies" when I first came to #UniversityPark. Professor Bernard Bell.
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Look at that $#!T man! He was a #superstar I shit you not. The real m*ther f'n deal right there. So much respect for that guy. Loved him. He taght me a lot. I think he may have taught me how, moreover, why to be a man.
I think he knew the guy... civil disobedience at the bridge. congressman.

I've emailed him. He doesn't give a shit. He did thouh. Maybe he did hear what I said, ya know? I only told him the truth. He had a profound impact on my understanding of the #AfricanAmercian condition, but what it means to stand for something; to stand up for something and be prepared to die in doing so.

I guess I'm an asshole for never going across campuss, and living here all these years, and all these really fantastic people being just over there. And they're real people, just like you and me. He'd probably be delighted to see me. Sadly, and this is why i won't continue... ii mean, he was old when he was my professor in 1995. That's all i'm gonna say about that.
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Tremendous impact on my #integrity as a human being. I love you, Dr Bernard Bell. Thank you for teaching us.

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