A collection of critical essays on Williams and his works arranged in chronological order of publication.

A collection of critical essays on Baldwin and his works. Also includes a chronology of events in the author's life.

A collection of twelve critical essays on Hughes and his work, arranged in chronological order of their original publication.

Gathers critical essays representing literary discussions about Alice Walker and her work, including essays on some of her specific works, her achievements in the field of literature, and her treatment of gender, class, and race themes.

Gathers together eleven representative essays on the literary achievements of the novelist Ralph Ellison.

Presents critical essays focusing on the works of such American poets as Gwendolyn Brooks, Rita Dove, Nikki Giovanni, and Maya Angelou.