Twentieth Century African American Poetry

The Database of Twentieth Century African-American Poetry is a collection of poetry written by important and influential African-American poets of the 20th century.

Access Locations: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Subjects: Language and Literature; Poetry; Area and Cultural Studies; African American Studies

Notes: Many contemporary African-American writers of the 1980s and 1990s, who have gained recognition through national poetry awards or inclusion within leading print anthologies, are also represented.

Dates of Coverage: 1901-1999

Update Frequency: N/A

Print Equivalent: Many of the publications included in 20th Century African American Poetry are available in traditional print or microform formats at The New York Public Library. Check the Library Catalog for holdings.

Provider: Bell & Howell (UMI) & Learning Company

Format: Web

Output Type: Print, Download