Literature: 1920 - 1920

Literature in 1920-1930 time periods

Literature has always been an important phase of history. Literature can bedefined as writing of a particular time frame or the work of the writing.What does the writing mean to you? It is extremely important to followthrough reading literature and finding possible ways to learn more aboutit. In the 1920-1930’s time period, the Harlem Renaissance was a period forAfrican Americans. This was a period where African Americans couldbroadcast their creativity. Many of us are award of Harlem; however, we arenot so sure about its creativity. During the 1920’s, African Americans werethe leaders of writing. Whether it was books, poetry, or even music, theliterature became a direct focus in the African-American community. As oftoday, many leaders and entertainers are free to write about anything theirheart desire because of leaders in the 1920’s who paved the way. Someleaders in the 1920’s included:1926-Langston Hughes-who wrote a poem about the struggle of life and how tosurvive during the struggle1928-Claude McKay-speaks about a positive African-American named JackBrown.In the 1930’s the Great Depression brought along many obstacles forAfrican-Americans. Even today, many of the same topics are discussed sincethe 1930’s. Wow, so amazing to know that we are living in the revolvingatmosphere of a time frame when we weren’t thought about. Poverty, nofreedom, and being treated disrespectfully are just a few of the manyexamples that African-Americans had to battle with. Again, in the 1930’sAfrican Americans began to write and distribute their literature. Writingwas a way to get the word across. Literature has always and will continueto be an important part of American’s history. Important leaders whodistributed their literature in the 1930’s included:Johnson, James Weldon. "Along This Way."Viking, 1933-This autobiographynarrates the social, political, and cultural adventures of James WeldonJohnson, a lawyer, poet, musical comedy composer, diplomatic official,author, editor, orator, and educatorHurston, Zora Neale. "Their Eyes Were Watching God." Lippincott, 1937-Thisbook should be read because it is perfectly written, entertaining and fullof emotion
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