Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1989. First edition. Joanne M. Braxton is an American poet, critic and professor, whose work has received praise by figures such as Gwendolyn Brooks and Maya Angelou In this book, Braxton studies autobiographical writing by Black Women, reframing these writings within Black and Feminist Studies, and locates them within literary tradition, and specifically in the history of Black Women writing. In this comprehensive and exhaustively researched essay, Braxton analyses autobiographical narrative; from tales of slavery and emancipation like the writings of Harriet Jacobs and Rebecca Cox Jackson, to twentieth century exploration of activism, identity and the Self, from Ida B. Wells and Maya Angelou. Each chapter is accompanied by black & white photographs. A fantastic copy of a crucial study on Black and feminist studies.

Hardback. Blue cloth and silver lettering on spine. Very light wear on spine, but in almost fine condition. Dust jacket has some darkening around the edges, and slightly faded spine. Overall in very good condition.