James Baldwin on the cover of Time magazine 1963. Click on the image to read an in-depth profile on Baldwin by novelist Colm Toibin discussing Baldwin's identity as a black gay man in the civil rights movement.
Click on the image of Alberta Hunter to read about The Harlem Renaissance in literature and the Arts.
Bloom's Literature database has extensive resources for a range of classic and known literature titles. One of the many resources it has is the How to write about ... section which provides detailed analysis of authors and books, including essay prompts. There are also good resources on plagiarism as well links to fine art and dance.
Click on the above image for the trial use of Bloom's literature.
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