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The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler

by Susana M. Morris ...

A magnificent cultural biography that charts the life of one of our greatest writers, situating her alongside the key historical and social moments that shaped her work.As the first Black woman to consistently write and publish in the field of science fiction, Octavia Butler was a trailblazer. With her deft pen, she created stories speculating the devolution of the American empire, using it as an ... Read more

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A magnificent cultural biography that charts the life of one of our greatest writers, situating her alongside the key historical and social moments that shaped her work.As the first Black woman to consistently write and publish in the field of science fiction, Octavia Butler was a trailblazer. With her deft pen, she created stories speculating the devolution of the American empire, using it as an
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Fyodor Dostoyevsky: The Complete Novels

A Journey Through Russian Literary Masterpieces

by Fyodor Dostoevsky ...

Immerse Yourself in the Mastery of Fyodor Dostoyevsky! Step into the world of one of the greatest literary minds of all time with "Fyodor Dostoyevsky: The Complete Novels Collection." This meticulously curated eBook brings together all of Dostoyevsky's seminal works, offering readers an unparalleled journey through the depths of human psychology and social commentary. This collection includes: ... Read more

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Immerse Yourself in the Mastery of Fyodor Dostoyevsky! Step into the world of one of the greatest literary minds of all time with "Fyodor Dostoyevsky: The Complete Novels Collection." This meticulously curated eBook brings together all of Dostoyevsky's seminal works, offering readers an unparalleled journey through the depths of human psychology and social commentary. This collection includes:
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Nobody Knows My Name

More Notes Of A Native Son

by James Baldwin ...

Series series Penguin Modern Classics
'These essays ... live and grow in the mind' James Campbell, IndependentBeing a writer, says James Baldwin in this searing collection of essays, requires 'every ounce of stamina he can summon to attempt to look on himself and the world as they are'. His seminal 1961 follow-up to Notes on a Native Son shows him responding to his times and exploring his role as an artist with biting precision and ... Read more

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'These essays ... live and grow in the mind' James Campbell, IndependentBeing a writer, says James Baldwin in this searing collection of essays, requires 'every ounce of stamina he can summon to attempt to look on himself and the world as they are'. His seminal 1961 follow-up to Notes on a Native Son shows him responding to his times and exploring his role as an artist with biting precision and
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Notes of a Native Son

by James Baldwin ...

A new edition published on the twenty-fifth anniversary of Baldwin’s death, including a new introduction by an important contemporary writerSince its original publication in 1955, this first nonfiction collection of essays by James Baldwin remains an American classic. His impassioned essays on life in Harlem, the protest novel, movies, and African Americans abroad are as powerful today as when ... Read more

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A new edition published on the twenty-fifth anniversary of Baldwin’s death, including a new introduction by an important contemporary writerSince its original publication in 1955, this first nonfiction collection of essays by James Baldwin remains an American classic. His impassioned essays on life in Harlem, the protest novel, movies, and African Americans abroad are as powerful today as when
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The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical Writings

Complete Psychological and Existential Works of 19th-Century Russia

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky ...

Translated by Constance Garnett, C.J. Hogarth, Frederick Whishaw, Ethel Colburn Mayne, John Middleton Murry, S.S. Koteliansky ...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical Writings" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist and philosopher. His literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political, social, ... Read more

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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical Writings" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist and philosopher. His literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political, social,
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Mouth Full of Blood

Essays, Speeches, Meditations

by Toni Morrison ...

“She was our conscience. Our seer. Our truth-teller. She was a magician with language, who understood the power of words.****” - Oprah WinfreyA vital non-fiction collection from one of the most celebrated and revered American writersSpanning four decades, these essays, speeches and meditations interrogate the world around us. They are concerned with race, gender and globalisation. The sweep of ... Read more

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“She was our conscience. Our seer. Our truth-teller. She was a magician with language, who understood the power of words.****” - Oprah WinfreyA vital non-fiction collection from one of the most celebrated and revered American writersSpanning four decades, these essays, speeches and meditations interrogate the world around us. They are concerned with race, gender and globalisation. The sweep of
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Writing Beyond Race

Living Theory and Practice

by bell hooks ...

What are the conditions needed for our nation to bridge cultural and racial divides? By "writing beyond race," noted cultural critic bell hooks models the constructive ways scholars, activists, and readers can challenge and change systems of domination.In the spirit of previous classics like Outlaw Culture and Reel to Real, this new collection of compelling essays interrogates contemporary ... Read more

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What are the conditions needed for our nation to bridge cultural and racial divides? By "writing beyond race," noted cultural critic bell hooks models the constructive ways scholars, activists, and readers can challenge and change systems of domination.In the spirit of previous classics like Outlaw Culture and Reel to Real, this new collection of compelling essays interrogates contemporary
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On Morrison

Deepen your understanding of one of our greatest writers

by Namwali Serpell ...

'A landmark appraisal... deep and enriching' ***GUARDIAN'***An exhilarating meeting of critical minds' OBSERVER'Serpell is a superlative essayist' DIANA EVANS'Serpell brings her expertise and eye to Toni Morrion's singular literary genius' HARPER'S BAZAARThe essential companion to Toni Morrison’s work, written by Namwali Serpell, ‘one of the most innovative and intelligent writers toda... ... Read more

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'A landmark appraisal... deep and enriching' ***GUARDIAN'***An exhilarating meeting of critical minds' OBSERVER'Serpell is a superlative essayist' DIANA EVANS'Serpell brings her expertise and eye to Toni Morrion's singular literary genius' HARPER'S BAZAARThe essential companion to Toni Morrison’s work, written by Namwali Serpell, ‘one of the most innovative and intelligent writers toda...
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Summary and Analysis of Beloved

Based on the Book by Toni Morrison

by Worth Books ...

Series series Smart Summaries
So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Beloved tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Toni Morrison's book.Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.This short summary and analysis of Beloved by Toni Morrison includes:Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesCharacter ... Read more

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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Beloved tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Toni Morrison's book.Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.This short summary and analysis of Beloved by Toni Morrison includes:Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesCharacter
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How to Go Mad without Losing Your Mind

Madness and Black Radical Creativity

by La Marr Jurelle Bruce ...

Series series Black Outdoors: Innovations in the Poetics of Study
“Hold tight. The way to go mad without losing your mind is sometimes unruly.” So begins La Marr Jurelle Bruce's urgent provocation and poignant meditation on madness in black radical art. Bruce theorizes four overlapping meanings of madness: the lived experience of an unruly mind, the psychiatric category of serious mental illness, the emotional state also known as “rage,” and any drastic ... Read more

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“Hold tight. The way to go mad without losing your mind is sometimes unruly.” So begins La Marr Jurelle Bruce's urgent provocation and poignant meditation on madness in black radical art. Bruce theorizes four overlapping meanings of madness: the lived experience of an unruly mind, the psychiatric category of serious mental illness, the emotional state also known as “rage,” and any drastic
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American Socialist Triptych

The Literary-Political Work of Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Upton Sinclair, and W. E. B. Du Bois

by Mark Van Wienen ...

Series series Class : Culture
"A meticulously researched, highly informed, carefully argued, and very accessible account of American socialism, socialists, and socialistic thinking, from the late nineteenth century through the 1960s . . . challenges the intellectual and political legacy of Werner Sombart's Why Is There No Socialism in the United States?, whose spirit still hovers over animated discussions about the 'failures' ... Read more

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"A meticulously researched, highly informed, carefully argued, and very accessible account of American socialism, socialists, and socialistic thinking, from the late nineteenth century through the 1960s . . . challenges the intellectual and political legacy of Werner Sombart's Why Is There No Socialism in the United States?, whose spirit still hovers over animated discussions about the 'failures'
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Summary and Analysis of Invisible Man

Based on the Book by Ralph Ellison

by Worth Books ...

Series series Smart Summaries
So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Invisible Man tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Ralph Ellison's book.Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.This short summary and analysis of Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison includes:Historical contextChapter-by-chapter ... Read more

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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Invisible Man tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Ralph Ellison's book.Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.This short summary and analysis of Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison includes:Historical contextChapter-by-chapter
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The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving (Illustrated Edition)

Enriched edition. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, Old Christmas, The Voyage, Roscoe, The Widow's Retinue

by Washington Irving, Derek Walters ...

The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving (Illustrated Edition) is a collection of captivating tales that provide a glimpse into the early 19th-century American literary landscape. Known for his storytelling prowess and vivid imagery, Irving weaves together folklore, history, and imagination in a style that transports readers to a bygone era. From the iconic 'Rip Van Winkle' to the haunting ... Read more

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The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving (Illustrated Edition) is a collection of captivating tales that provide a glimpse into the early 19th-century American literary landscape. Known for his storytelling prowess and vivid imagery, Irving weaves together folklore, history, and imagination in a style that transports readers to a bygone era. From the iconic 'Rip Van Winkle' to the haunting
... Read more
Begin Again

James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Today

by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. ...

*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*'A simply wonderful book' PHILIPPE SANDS'Begin Again is that rare thing: an instant classic' PANKAJ MISHRA'Incredibly moving and stirring' DIANA EVANSAmerica is at a crossroads.Drawing insight and inspiration from Baldwin's writings, Glaude suggests we can find hope and guidance through an era of shattered promises and... ... Read more

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*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*'A simply wonderful book' PHILIPPE SANDS'Begin Again is that rare thing: an instant classic' PANKAJ MISHRA'Incredibly moving and stirring' DIANA EVANSAmerica is at a crossroads.Drawing insight and inspiration from Baldwin's writings, Glaude suggests we can find hope and guidance through an era of shattered promises and...
... Read more
The Dark Fantastic

Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games

by Ebony Elizabeth Thomas ...

Series Book 13 - Postmillennial Pop
Winner, 2022 Children's Literature Association Book Award, given by the Children's Literature AssociationWinner, 2020 World Fantasy Awards***Winner, 2020 British Fantasy Awards, NonfictionFinalist, Creative Nonfiction IGNYTE Award, given by FIYACON for BIPOC+ in Speculative Fiction***Reveals the diversity crisis in children's and young adult media as not only a lack of representation, but a lack ... Read more

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Winner, 2022 Children's Literature Association Book Award, given by the Children's Literature AssociationWinner, 2020 World Fantasy Awards***Winner, 2020 British Fantasy Awards, NonfictionFinalist, Creative Nonfiction IGNYTE Award, given by FIYACON for BIPOC+ in Speculative Fiction***Reveals the diversity crisis in children's and young adult media as not only a lack of representation, but a lack
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Love & Theft

Blackface Minstrelsy and the American Working Class

by Eric Lott ...

Series series Race and American Culture
For over two centuries, America has celebrated the same African-American culture it attempts to control and repress, and nowhere is this phenomenon more apparent than in the strange practice of blackface performance. Born of extreme racial and class conflicts, the blackface minstrel show appropriated black dialect, music, and dance; at once applauded and lampooned black culture; and, ironically, ... Read more

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For over two centuries, America has celebrated the same African-American culture it attempts to control and repress, and nowhere is this phenomenon more apparent than in the strange practice of blackface performance. Born of extreme racial and class conflicts, the blackface minstrel show appropriated black dialect, music, and dance; at once applauded and lampooned black culture; and, ironically,
... Read more
The Essential Works of Victor Hugo

Enriched edition. Les Misérables, Mary Tudor, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Oration on Voltaire, Cromwell...

by Victor Hugo, Easton Price ...

In 'The Essential Works of Victor Hugo', readers are presented with a comprehensive collection of the famous French author's most celebrated masterpieces. Known for his sweeping narratives, intricate character development, and social commentary, Hugo's writing style is characterized by its poetic language and profound philosophical insights. This anthology includes 'Les Misérables', 'The Hunchback ... Read more

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In 'The Essential Works of Victor Hugo', readers are presented with a comprehensive collection of the famous French author's most celebrated masterpieces. Known for his sweeping narratives, intricate character development, and social commentary, Hugo's writing style is characterized by its poetic language and profound philosophical insights. This anthology includes 'Les Misérables', 'The Hunchback
... Read more
Of Vagabonds and Fellow Travelers

African Diaspora Literary Culture and the Cultural Cold War

by Cedric Tolliver ...

Series series Class : Culture
Of Vagabonds and Fellow Travelers recovers the history of the writers, artists, and intellectuals of the African diaspora who, witnessing a transition to an American-dominated capitalist world-system during the Cold War, offered searing critiques of burgeoning U.S. hegemony. Cedric R. Tolliver traces this history through an analysis of signal events and texts where African diaspora literary ... Read more

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Of Vagabonds and Fellow Travelers recovers the history of the writers, artists, and intellectuals of the African diaspora who, witnessing a transition to an American-dominated capitalist world-system during the Cold War, offered searing critiques of burgeoning U.S. hegemony. Cedric R. Tolliver traces this history through an analysis of signal events and texts where African diaspora literary
... Read more
Collection of the Best Works of Robert Louis Stevenson's Adventures: [Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson/ Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson/ The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson]

by Robert Louis Stevenson ...

Book 1: Embark on a thrilling journey of intrigue and survival with “Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson.” Stevenson's classic adventure novel follows the young David Balfour as he faces danger, betrayal, and treacherous landscapes in a quest for justice and freedom in the rugged Scottish Highlands.Book 2: Set sail for a pirate-infested treasure hunt in “Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.” ... Read more

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Book 1: Embark on a thrilling journey of intrigue and survival with “Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson.” Stevenson's classic adventure novel follows the young David Balfour as he faces danger, betrayal, and treacherous landscapes in a quest for justice and freedom in the rugged Scottish Highlands.Book 2: Set sail for a pirate-infested treasure hunt in “Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.”
... Read more
Abandoning the Black Hero

Sympathy and Privacy in the Postwar African American White-Life Novel

by John C. Charles ...

Series series The American Literatures Initiative
Abandoning the Black Hero is the first book to examine the postwar African American white-life novel—novels with white protagonists written by African Americans. These fascinating works have been understudied despite having been written by such defining figures in the tradition as Richard Wright, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Ann Petry, and Chester Himes, as well as lesser known but formerly ... Read more

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Abandoning the Black Hero is the first book to examine the postwar African American white-life novel—novels with white protagonists written by African Americans. These fascinating works have been understudied despite having been written by such defining figures in the tradition as Richard Wright, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Ann Petry, and Chester Himes, as well as lesser known but formerly
... Read more
Odysseys Home

Mapping African-Canadian Literature

by George Elliott Clarke ...

Series series The Canada 150 Collection
Odysseys Home: Mapping African-Canadian Literature is a pioneering study of African-Canadian literary creativity, laying the groundwork for future scholarly work in the field. Based on extensive excavations of archives and texts, this challenging passage through twelve essays presents a history of the literature and examines its debt to, and synthesis with, oral cultures. George Elliott Clarke ... Read more

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Odysseys Home: Mapping African-Canadian Literature is a pioneering study of African-Canadian literary creativity, laying the groundwork for future scholarly work in the field. Based on extensive excavations of archives and texts, this challenging passage through twelve essays presents a history of the literature and examines its debt to, and synthesis with, oral cultures. George Elliott Clarke
... Read more
My Life and An Era

The Autobiography of Buck Colbert Franklin

Edited by John Hope Franklin, John Whittington Franklin ...

“My father’s life represented many layers of the human experience—freedman and Native American, farmer and rancher, rural educator and urban professional.”—John Hope FranklinBuck Colbert Franklin (1879–1960) led an extraordinary life; from his youth in what was then the Indian Territory to his practice of law in twentieth-century Tulsa, he was an observant witness to the changes in politics, law, ... Read more

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“My father’s life represented many layers of the human experience—freedman and Native American, farmer and rancher, rural educator and urban professional.”—John Hope FranklinBuck Colbert Franklin (1879–1960) led an extraordinary life; from his youth in what was then the Indian Territory to his practice of law in twentieth-century Tulsa, he was an observant witness to the changes in politics, law,
... Read more
The Quest of the Silver Fleece

A Novel

by W. E. B. Du Bois ...

Series series Pine Street Books
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Our Living Manhood

Literature, Black Power, and Masculine Ideology

by Rolland Murray ...

When Eldridge Cleaver wrote in 1965 that black men "shall have our manhood or the earth will be leveled by our attempt to gain it," he voiced a central strain of Black Power movement rhetoric. In print, as well as on stage and screen, Black Power advocates equated masculinity with their political radicalism and potency. While many observers have criticized the misogyny in this preoccupation, few ... Read more

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When Eldridge Cleaver wrote in 1965 that black men "shall have our manhood or the earth will be leveled by our attempt to gain it," he voiced a central strain of Black Power movement rhetoric. In print, as well as on stage and screen, Black Power advocates equated masculinity with their political radicalism and potency. While many observers have criticized the misogyny in this preoccupation, few
... Read more

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