The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke by Jeffrey C. Stewart
This comprehensive biography delves into the life and work of Alain Locke, the first African American Rhodes Scholar and a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. The book explores Locke's upbringing, his education, and his struggles with racism and homophobia. It also highlights his role in promoting and shaping black culture and arts during the Harlem Renaissance, his philosophy of the "New Negro," and his influence on a generation of African American artists and intellectuals.
The 9948th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 944
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (Pulitzer Prize)
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)