The Harlem Renaissance [DAISY talking book] : a very short introduction

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Title:

Author:

Wall, Cheryl A., author.

Added Author:

Williams, Jake, narrator.

Series:

Very short introductions ; 479

Publication Date:

2018

Publication Information:

Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 2018 (Books to Life, recording studio)

Physical Description:

1 computer optical disc : sound ; 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

The post-World War I cultural awakening that inspired a bounty of literature, art, and music. Highlights the era's key figures, such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and James Weldon Johnson, and assesses its impact on African Americans' evolving identity and struggle for equality. 2016.

General Note:

Digital audiobook in DAISY format.

Performers:

Narrated by: Jake Williams.

Contents:

"When the Negro was in vogue" -- Inventing new selves -- Harlem: city of dreams -- What is Africa to me? -- "Strong roots sink down" -- Epilogue: beyond Harlem.

Technical Details:

System requirements: NLS authorized digital talking book (dtb) player. Web version requires Internet access, BARD password and NLS authorized digital talking book player. Contact your cooperating library or the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, for more information.

Full audio with structure.

Subject Term:

African American arts -- New York (State) -- New York -- 20th century.

African Americans in literature.

African Americans in popular culture.

African Americans -- New York (State) -- New York -- Intellectual life.

American literature -- African American authors -- History and criticism.

Harlem Renaissance.

Geographic Term:

Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Intellectual life.

Genre:

Talking books.