Eric Walrond: A Life in the Harlem Renaissance and the Transatlantic Caribbean by James Davis

Eric Walrond: A Life in the Harlem Renaissance and the Transatlantic Caribbean

James Davis

440 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

nonfiction biography challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Eric Walrond: A Life in the Harlem Renaissance and the Transatlantic Caribbean by James Davis is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of literature, culture, and identity, particularly those interested in the rich history of the Harlem Renaissance, the experiences of the African diaspora, and the transnational connections that shaped the lives of influential writers and thinkers of the 20th century.

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Eric Walrond (1898-1966) was a writer, journalist, caustic critic, and fixture of 1920s Harlem. His short story collection, Tropic Death, was one of the first efforts by a black author to depict Caribbean lives and voices in American fiction. Res...

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