The Essential Writings of James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson, Rudolph Byrd, Charles Johnson

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Modern Library Inc
21 October 2008

Prose: non-fiction; Anthologies (non-poetry); Civil rights & citizenship

Series: Modern Library Classics

For readers of African-American literary, cultural and political history, an essential anthology publishing to coincide with the exciting launch of the prestigious James Weldon Johnston Institute at Emory University.

""A canonical collection, splendidly and sensitively edited by Rudolph Byrd."" -Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

One of the leading voices of the Harlem Resaissance and a crucial literary figure of his time, James Weldon Johnson was also an editor, songwriter, founding member and leader of the NAACP, and the first African American to hold a diplomatic post as consul to Venezuela and Nicaragua. This comprehensive volume of Johnson's works includes the seminal novel Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, poems from God's Trombones, essays on cultural and political topics, selections from Johnson's autobiography, Along This Way, and two previously unpublished short plays- Do You Believe in Ghosts? and The Engineer. Featuring a chronology, bibliography, and a Foreword by acclaimed author Charles Johnson, this Modern Library edition showcases the tremendous range of James Weldon Johnson's writings and their considerable influence on American civic and cultural life.

""This collection of poetry, fiction, criticism, autobiography, political writing and two unpublished plays by James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) spans 60 years of pure triumph over adversity.

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Johnson's

nobility, his inspiration shine forth from these pages, setting moral and artistic standards."" -Los Angeles Times

By: James Weldon Johnson
Foreword by: Charles Johnson
Edited by: Rudolph Byrd
Imprint: Modern Library Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 283g
ISBN: 9780812975321
ISBN 10: 0812975324
Series: Modern Library Classics
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 21 October 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938)-novelist, poet, lawyer, editor, ethno-musicologist-was also the co-author (with his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson) of the hymn ""Lift Every Voice and Sing,"" widely accepted as the ""Negro National Anthem."" Rudolph P. Byrd is professor of American studies and founding director of the James Weldon Johnson Institute at Emory University. His books include Charles Johnson's Novels- Writing the American Palimpsest. Charles Johnson is the National Book Award-winning author of Middle Passage and Dreamer.

Reviews for The Essential Writings of James Weldon Johnson

'... substantial and absorbing ... it appealing style will draw a wide range of readers with an interest in the many facets of entertainment.' Library Journal 'A masterly study that should become a standard text.' Sight and Sound 'Butsch's thoroughly researched, critically informed and vividly written accounts of other 'popular' media and their audiences' socio-economic 'making' provide extremely useful comparative material for research into cinema audiences' constructions.' The English Association 'This fascinating book is also an impressive piece of scholarship.' Ethics, Place and Environment