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Book · 2018 · African American gay men

The new Negro

The Life of Alain Locke

by Jeffrey C. Stewart · Recommended by 2 people on 1 podcast

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In biography the winner was the new negro the life of Elaine lock by Jeffrey C Stewart and both of those books that the Frederick Douglas book and this biography of Elaine lock got a ton of critical attention and awards.
Alexandra Alter · The Book Review · Jul 2024 Listen at 49:36

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And then there are others the new negro a life of Alan lock by Jeffrey Stewart.
Gilbert Cruz The Book Review · Apr 2019

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Jeffrey C. Stewart's biography The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke chronicles the influential figure of the Harlem Renaissance and received widespread critical acclaim. On The Book Review podcast, Gilbert Cruz brought up the biography during a discussion connecting historical eras, while Alexandra Alter highlighted the book as a non-fiction finalist. Alter later announced Stewart's work as the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography, noting that it had garnered significant critical attention and numerous awards alongside other major historical titles. The podcast discussions underscored the meticulous research and profound cultural importance of Stewart's work in illuminating the life and legacy of Alain Locke. By bringing this monumental biography to the forefront of literary conversations, the hosts celebrated its role in deepening the public understanding of the Harlem Renaissance and its key architects.

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Alexandra Alter in biography the winner was the new negro the life of Elaine lock by Jeffrey C Stewart and both of those bo… 2
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“in biography the winner was the new negro the life of Elaine lock by Jeffrey C Stewart and both of those books that the Frederick Douglas book and this biography of Elaine lock got a ton of critical attention and awards”
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“and Jeffrey Stewart's the new negro the life of Elaine lock was also shortlisted for non-fiction”
Gilbert Cruz and then there are others the new negro a life of Alan lock by Jeffrey Stewart 1
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“and then there are others the new negro a life of Alan lock by Jeffrey Stewart”