- Written by
- Roumain, Jacques, Haitian, 1907 - 1944
- Translated by
- Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
- Cook, Will Mercer, American, 1903 - 1987
- Published by
- Reynal & Hitchcock, American, 1933 - 1948
- Date
- 1947
- Medium
- cardboard, paper (fiber product) and ink
- Dimensions
- 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 1/2 in. (21 x 14 x 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A hard cover string bound 182 page book (a) written by Jacques Roumain is a novel set in Haiti. A label on the inside cover signifies that it was a part of [THE ARTHUR B. SPINGARN / COLLECTION / OF NEGRO LITERATURE]. The paper wrap around jacket (b) is printed on the cover with a pink background with white text [JACQUES ROUMAIN / MASTERS / of the DEW / A Novel of Haiti / Translated by / LANGSTON HUGHES / & MERCER COOK]. The spine, wings and verso feature a white background with pink text.
- Place depicted
- Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.158.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Cover: No Known Copyright Restrictions Content: © Jacques Roumain 1947
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.