Title: Literary sisters
Description: "Reveals West's struggles for recognition outside the traditional literary establishment, and her collaborations with innovative African American women writers, artists, and performers who faced similar problems. With such "literary sisters" as Zora Neal Hurston and West's cousin, poet Helene Johnson, she created an emotional support network that also aided in promoting, publishing, and performing their respective works. Integrating rare photos, letters, and archival materials, this book is not only a groundbreaking biography of an increasingly important author but also a vivid portrait of a pivotal moment for African American women in the arts"--
Subjects: African American women, African American arts, American literature, History and criticism, Criticism and interpretation, Harlem Renaissance, African American women in literature, Women authors, African American authors, Intellectual life, American literature, african american authors, history and criticism, American literature, women authors, African americans, intellectual life, African americans in literature, Harlem (new york, n.y.), New york (n.y.), intellectual life
Places: New York (State), New York, Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
People: Dorothy West (1907-1998)
Time periods: 20th century