Written by
McKay, Claude, Jamaican American, 1889 - 1948
Published by
Heinemann Educational Books, British, 1890 - 2001
Date
1979
Medium
paper (fiber product) and ink
Dimensions
8 x 5 1/4 x 3/8 in. (20.3 x 13.3 x 1 cm)
Description
A paperback book titled, in yellow text: [My Green Hills / of Jamaica]. The cover shows a landscape scene of a jungle. At the top of the cover the author's name is listed in black text: [CLAUDE McKAY]. This autobiographical book about the Harlem Renaissance writer Claude McKay was published posthumously.
Place depicted
Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Movement
Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
Type
books
Topic
African diaspora
Identity
Immigration
Literature
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.158.9
Restrictions & Rights
© Heinemann Educational Book (Caribbean) 1979
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd524f5bedd-ccd4-4551-a517-e17c21da9aef

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