Mary E. Lyons Books
Sorrow's Kitchen: The Life and Folklore of Zora Neale Hurston
Describes the life and work of the prolific black author who wrote stories, plays, essays, and articles, recorded black folklore, and was involved in the Harlem Renaissance.
Read MoreRaw head, bloody bones: African-American tales of the supernatural
Fifteen black and African-American tales of the supernatural from various states and several Caribbean countries. Includes commentary on black folklore in the New World.
Read MoreThe poison place
A former slave named Moses reminisces about his famous owner, Charles Willson Peale, and the intrigue surrounding Peale's son's suspicious death.
Read MorePainting dreams
A biography of the North Carolina painter whose art had its origins in her religious visions and the African traditions of her slave ancestors.
Read MoreCatching the Fire: Philip Simmons, Blacksmith
Tells the story of this African American artist, the great-grandson of slaves, who has achieved fame and admiration for his ornamental wrought-iron creations.
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