A Companion to the Harlem Renaissance presents a comprehensive collection of original essays that address the literature and culture of the Harlem Renaissance from the end of World War I to the middle of the 1930s.

• Represents the most comprehensive coverage of themes and unique new perspectives on the Harlem Renaissance available
• Features original contributions from both emerging scholars of the Harlem Renaissance and established academic "stars" in the field
• Offers a variety of interdisciplinary features, such as the section on visual and expressive arts, that emphasize the collaborative nature of the era
• Includes "Spotlight Readings" featuring lesser known figures of the Harlem Renaissance and newly discovered or undervalued writings by canonical figures