The Norton Anthology of African American Literature (Third Edition) (Vol. Vol 1 + Vol 2)

Wow - these came very fast and the books are in great shape. They were a bit smaller than expected - the font is smaller - but that's ok. It's not so bad, and hey - that's what readers are for, amirite?? lol. Happy with my purchase.

I needed this as a textbook for a college class. After reading reviews and researching prices elsewhere, I found that buying this set brand new was the best option. Came as pictured and both volumes were present.

I read this for an Advanced Survey of African American Literature course and absolutely loved it. It takes you through the entire history of African American Literature, beginning with the vernacular, or works such as folktales, blues, ballads and sermons that were intended for oral communication, and continuing into the modern era with authors like Alice Walker and Nikki Giovanni. Each section begins with an introduction by the editor that provides context and background for the particular chapter of the anthology. Although it is an anthology and has many shorter works, it has several full texts within it and is a rich literary history of African Americans. I would highly recommend it.

If I am not mistaken, I was supposed to receive both volumes of these books, but I only received Volume B and not Volume A. I need both for a class, and since I am renting the books (or rather, book, I guess), I am worried that it will seem as though I only returned one volume and not the other.As for the actual contents of Volume B...it's everything you can expect from a Norton Anthology: educational with a nice mixture of the well-known and the obscure. I have not had a chance to read it more thoroughly, but I quick skim through the pages left me satisfied that it is a good book for the classroom and those who have an interest in African American Literature.

Ended up returning because it was the wrong books for my class. However the books came packaged beautifully and in perfect condition! Will use seller in the future if I need another book!

I was skeptical because of the mixed reviews but yes, you will receive both textbooks volumes 1 and 2.

I only got volume two out of the set. That is very annoying because it was advertised as if I was getting both volumes.

This is the 2nd Norton Anthology I’ve had to purchase for school. Norton Anthologies always have good content in them, however if you aren’t an English major then just rent it if possible. It’s a set of two volumes so while they are expensive, I guess you it’s okay.Btw, my copy came in wonderful condition!