Claude McKay
Wayne F. Cooper
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Claude McKay
Published
1987
Publisher
Louisiana State University Press
Pages
441
ISBN-10
0807113107
Description
Although he is recognized today as one of the genuine pioneers of black literature in this century -- the author of "If We Must Die," Home to Harlem, Banana Bottom, and A Long Way from Home, among other works -- Claude McKay (1890–1948) died penniless and almost forgotten in a Chicago hospital. In this masterly study, Wayne Cooper presents a fascinating, detailed account of McKay's complex, often chaotic, and frequently contradictory life. In his poetry and fiction, as well as in his political and social commentaries, McKay searched for a solid foundation for a valid black identity among the working-class cultures of the West Indies and the United States. He was an undeniably important predecessor to such younger writers of the Harlem Renaissance as Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen and also to influential West Indian and African writers such as C. L. R. James and AimH CHsaire. - Publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Claude McKay?
This edition of Claude McKay has approximately 441 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Claude McKay?
For most readers, Claude McKay typically takes between 9h 11m and 6h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 110,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 110,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Claude McKay?
The estimated word count for Claude McKay is approximately 110,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Claude McKay?
Claude McKay was written by Wayne F. Cooper.
When was Claude McKay published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1987. The original work may have been published on a different date.