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Slave Narratives  — Research Starter

Slave narratives are firsthand accounts written or dictated by formerly enslaved African Americans, detailing their experiences of slavery, the quest for freedom, and the transition to life as free…

Simon J. Ortiz  — Research Starter

Simon J. Ortiz, born on May 27, 1941, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a prominent Indigenous American author known for his poetry, fiction, and non-fiction that reflect the complexities of the…

Silent Dancing by Judith Ortiz Cofer  — Research Starter

"Silent Dancing: A Partial Remembrance of a Puerto Rican Childhood" by Judith Ortiz Cofer is a reflective collection comprising fourteen essays and accompanying poems that explore the author's…

Silences by Tillie Olsen  — Research Starter

"Silences" by Tillie Olsen is a thought-provoking exploration of the barriers that hinder artistic expression, particularly for marginalized voices. Rather than adhering to traditional literary…

Shelby Steele  — Research Starter

Shelby Steele is a prominent American author, professor, and documentary filmmaker known for his explorations of race relations in the United States. Born on January 1, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, he…

Sexual Politics by Kate Millett  — Research Starter

"Sexual Politics" by Kate Millett is a foundational text in feminist literary theory, focusing on the ways patriarchal norms shape literature and culture. Millett argues that male-dominated societies…

Seventeen Syllables by Hisaye Yamamoto  — Research Starter

"Seventeen Syllables" by Hisaye Yamamoto is a poignant short story that explores the complexities of the Japanese immigrant experience in America, particularly through the lens of intergenerational…

Selected Poetry of Amiri Baraka/LeRoi Jones  — Research Starter

"Selected Poetry of Amiri Baraka/LeRoi Jones" encompasses the diverse and impactful work of Amiri Baraka, a prominent African American poet known for his significant contributions to both the Beat…

Selected Poems of May Sarton by May Sarton  — Research Starter

"Selected Poems of May Sarton" is a compilation that spans forty years of the poet's work, organized into seven thematic sections. This anthology includes many of Sarton's renowned pieces, such as…