Question

What is a common characteristic of Harlem Renaissance literature? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

• The theme of alienation
• Influence of African American customs
• Incorporation of musical folk traditions.

Explanation:

Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement, started in the 1920s, establishing itself as the flowering of African American culture. The Harlem Renaissance was composed of a series of artistic works, among which, literature was one of the most prominent. The literary works had a strong racial pride, extolling African American customs and characteristics and criticizing the racism present in the country. Nevertheless, the works often addressed alienation as a theme, moreover, as much music as literature presented the incorporation of musical folk traditions.