In his introduction to Harlem Gallery (1965), Karl Shapiro called Melvin B. Tolson "a great poet ... living in our midst ... almost totally unknown, even by the literati." Mindful that Allen Tate, in ...
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With the publication of Libretto for the Republic of Liberia (1953) Melvin B. Tolson claimed a major role for Afro-American poets in the modernist literary revolution forged principally by such poets ...
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In the following essay, Basler recommends Tolson's poetry for a general readership as opposed to an exclusively African-American audience.
What American poet will symbolize and represent our...
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In the following essay, Nielsen states that Tolson's works "are an assault upon Anglo-American modernism's territorial designs, but they have been little read."
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In the following essay, Farnsworth discusses Tolson's Caviar and Cabbage columns.
Melvin B. Tolson's last two books of poetry, The Libretto for the Liberian Republic and Harlem Galler...
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In the following essay, Farnsworth traces Tolson's relationship with fellow poet Langston Hughes.
The academic year 1931–1932 was in retrospect probably the most crucial year of Melvi...
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In the following essay, Schroeder discusses Tolson's Harlem Gallery and asserts that "the character of the Curator and the central dilemma in which he is placed provide a perfect vehicle...
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In the following essay, Hansell analyzes the roles of the three artists in Tolson's Harlem Gallery.
The first and final chapters of Melvin B. Tolson's Harlem Gallery, "Alpha&#x...
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In the following review, Dove traces Tolson's Harlem Gallery and its reception among African-American intellectuals.
When Melvin B. Tolson published part I of his projected epic poem, Harlem...
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In the following essay, Russell analyzes the progression of Tolson's thought and style throughout his career.
The consideration of Melvin Tolson's evolving style concerns the maturati...
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In the following essay, Bérubé discusses Tolson's work in relation to African-American modernism.
Harlem Gallery has been alternately celebrated and castigated for its formal d...
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In the following essay, Tolson discusses his father's career and major works.
"Black Crispus Attucks taught / Us how to die / Before white Patrick Henry's bugle breath / Uttere...
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Capsule reviews of films opening this week:"The Bucket List" — Facing terminal illness, we all should get to go on a no-costs-barred world tour to do everything we ever wanted. Most of us don...
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Melvin B(eaunorus) Tolson
Critical Essay by Roy P. Basler
At the Movies: capsule reviews of `The Bucket List' and other films opening this week
