Black Voices: An Anthology of Afro-American Literature (Mentor Series)

BLACK VOICES is the most widely-read and acclaimed Afro-American anthology ever assembled. In its 720 pages is the core of the black literary heritage of America, ranging from slavery days to the post-Martin Luther King era. It includes fiction, poetry, autobiography and criticism by forty-four men and women who rank among the most talented writers - black or white - that this country has produced. If there is room in your budget for only one anthology of black American literature, BLACK VOICES should be your choice.