Henry Dumas’s fiction is a masterful synthesis of myth and religion, culture and nature, mask and identity. From the Deep South to the simmering streets of Harlem, his characters embark on surreal and mythic quests armed only with wit, words, and wis
"The selections are uniformly uplifting, with affirming messages about the heritage, strength and dreams of African Americans."—Publishers WeeklyIn this compelling collection of words and pictures, the voices of thirteen major poets, including Maya Ange
