Preface

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Contents XI
4. I. The Beginnings of Negro Authorship, 1760–1790 1
5. II. Writings of the Pioneer Racial Leaders, I790–1840 48
6. III. Biography, Poetry, and Miscellaneous Writings, 1790–1840 94
7. IV. Writings of the Leading Negro Antislavery Agents, 1840–1865 127
8. V. Writings of the Racial Leaders, 1840–1865 176
9. VI. Biography, Poetry, and Miscellaneous Writings, 1840–1865 212
10. VII. Biography, History, Sociological Treatises, Oratory, and Theology, 1865–1900 252
11. VIII. Fiction and Poetry, 1865–1900 305
12. IX. Conclusion 353
13. Notes 367
14. Bibliographies 408
15. Index 459