the afro american novel and its traditionThe Afro-American Novel and Its Tradition (University of Massachusetts Press 1987)
βthe definitive book in the fieldβ¦.an impressive work, by an impressive literary scholar.β Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University
βIt 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.β William E. Cain, American Quarterly, March 1989
βthe standard study in the fieldβ¦. a necessary volume for students of black fiction on all levels.β Choice, May 1988
Awards
College Language Association Creative Scholarship Award
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