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African American Women Writers Encyclopedia

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Lives and Works of Over 250 Writers

The African American Women Writers Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide to the lives and works of over 250 African American women writers. This groundbreaking work provides essential information on a wide range of writers, from well-known figures such as Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison to lesser-known but equally talented writers such as Alice Walker and Zora Neale Hurston.

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	728 pages

The encyclopedia is organized alphabetically by author, and each entry includes a biography, a bibliography, and a critical essay. The biographies provide detailed information about the writers' lives, including their birth dates and places, their education, their careers, and their personal lives. The bibliographies list the writers' published works, including books, articles, essays, and poems. The critical essays provide an overview of the writers' work, discussing their themes, their style, and their impact on American literature.

The African American Women Writers Encyclopedia is an essential resource for anyone interested in African American literature. It is a valuable tool for students, scholars, and general readers alike.

Praise for the African American Women Writers Encyclopedia

"A groundbreaking work that provides essential information on a wide range of African American women writers." - Library Journal

"A valuable resource for anyone interested in African American literature." - Choice

"A must-have for any library collection." - Booklist

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A-Z Entries
Bibliography
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Sample Entry

### Alice Walker

**Born:** February 9, 1944, Eatonton, Georgia

**Died:** Still living

**Education:** Spelman College, Sarah Lawrence College

**Career:** Novelist, poet, short story writer, essayist

**Awards:** Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (1983),National Book Award for Fiction (1983),MacArthur Fellowship (1997)

**Major Works:** The Color Purple (1982),Meridian (1976),In Love and Trouble: Stories of Black Women (1973)

**Critical Essay:**

Alice Walker is one of the most important and influential African American women writers of the 20th century. Her work is characterized by its focus on the lives of black women, its exploration of themes of race, gender, and class, and its use of a lyrical and poetic style.

Walker's most famous work is The Color Purple, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983. The novel tells the story of Celie, a young black woman who is abused by her father, her husband, and her community. Despite the hardships she faces, Celie maintains her strength and resilience, and she eventually finds love and happiness.

Walker's other works include Meridian, a novel about a young black woman who becomes involved in the civil rights movement; In Love and Trouble, a collection of short stories about black women; and The Temple of My Familiar, a novel about a black woman who is struggling to find her place in the world.

Walker's work has been praised for its honesty, its compassion, and its lyrical beauty. She is a powerful voice for black women, and her work has helped to shape the way we think about race, gender, and class in America.

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