The New Negro, Alain Locke
The New Negro, Alain Locke
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The New Negro
An Interpretation

Author: Alain Locke

Narrator: David S. Dear

Unabridged: 13 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/20/2022

Synopsis

"Of all the voluminous literature on the Negro, so much is mere external view and commentary…We turn therefore in the other direction to the elements of truest social portraiture, and discover in the artistic self-expression of the Negro to-day a new figure on the national canvas and a new force in the foreground of affairs.” The New Negro Movement of the 1920s marked a shift in the pursuit of African American equality. African American soldiers were returning home from World War I, and after fighting for freedoms abroad, they were inspired to continue that fight on their own soil. The “old” ways had focused on passively accepting social policies, but the “new” ways would harness their collective voices in defining their own identity. The intellectual and artistic movement of the Harlem Renaissance stirred a tremendous wave of social change. The New Negro was edited by Dr. Alain LeRoy Locke, a great intellectual and social visionary who is also considered the father of the Harlem Renaissance. This collection features works from many influential African American writers, such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Countee Cullen. Alain Locke dedicates this book to future generations. In keeping with his vision, inAudio is honored to share this audiobook production with an enduring legacy of listeners.

About Alain Locke

Alain Locke (1886-1954) was an African American writer, philosopher, educator, and patron of the arts. Considered a prominent intellectual of his day, he was a leader and supporter of the Harlem Renaissance and the mentor of many influential African American writers and thinkers, including Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston.

Reviews

Goodreads review by David

This is the Bible of the Harlem Renaissance. It is another classic,must have book. Edited by the first black Rhodes Scholar, Dr. Alain Locke, this anthology includes the work of many of the Harlem Renaissance writers: Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Jean Toomer, Claude McKay, and others. Every time......more

Goodreads review by Ruby

African-American anthology during the Harlem Renaissance (1920s and 1930s). Magnificent! Monumental! Historical! . The book compiles the writings of some of the most important writers in history. The topics covered are vast from literature to history. The writings are purposive and clear with each se......more

Goodreads review by The Black Geek

This was a comprehensive collection of writing from early 20th century authors of African descent that created work that wealthy white American patrons were willing to economically support (i.e. Albert C. Barnes, Charlotte Osgood Mason etc.). During this time in the U.S., Africana culture was in vog......more

Goodreads review by JuliAnna

This is not the best collection of writings from the Harlem Renaissance, but I love it as a historical document. It is the collection that was published at the time, and as such it is extremely interesting and engaging.......more

Goodreads review by Alex

A phenomenal collection, including a balls-up selection of poetry from all the important voices of the Harlem Renaissance and some terrific essays. Well chosen and well commented on, this is the work that defined the Harlem Renaissance and it's indispensable. Not a false note in it.......more

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