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The History Of African American Fiction Authors From 21 Black Street
It has been truly said that books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations. African American fiction authors have produced a wide variety of works that have been greatly admired worldwide.
Black Americans have made important inventions and discoveries, created great works of art, and excelled in science, music, medicine and sports. They have played important roles in America's history. The writings by many eminent black authors express the voice of black citizens. Blacks have remained an indispensable part of America since time immemorial. The African American fiction books continue to be the most effective way of narrating the immense difficulties faced by the black community. African American poems are also an important part of Black History.
The writings by several famous black authors go on to depict the agonizing experiences blacks have gone through. These books can have such an effect on their readers that they can get deeply absorbed in feelings and emotions that stirred in the authors mind at the time of writing. Books by authors like Michael Eric Dyson, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Michael Roberts and Jerome Dickey have significantly contributed in showing the inside lives of Black men and women.
African American Novels/Stories are vital because they share the cultural experience of being Black in America in a way not easily transmitted otherwise. When one is entertained, enthralled and totally immersed in the words of a skilled writer one walks totally in those shoes. For African American readers this can create a feeling of being understood and part of a larger community; for other readers it creates a feeling of connectedness and avoids that sense of 'other.'
There were times when only black readers enjoyed the great literary works by their counterparts. These days the works of black authors are enjoyed by much larger sections of society. The incredible popularity of African American fiction books like The Color Purple, Roots: The Saga of an American Family emphasizes the above mentioned fact. They have also been triumphant in achieving a bestseller status.
Also, the soaring popularity of black celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and singer Akon reinforces the fact that Blacks today are just like Whites. They are treated with same respect and make as many or more contributions to the society as whites do.
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