Lonesome Boy by Arna Bontemps

Lonesome Boy by Arna Bontemps

Arna Bontemps

1902-1973

Arna Bontemps, a significant figure of the Harlem Renaissance, was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, and later relocated to southern California. After completing his studies in English at Pacific Union College, he immersed himself in the literary and cultural scene of New York City. Bontemps gained recognition for his poetry and published notable works, including the novel God Sends Sunday. He held teaching positions, contributed to the preservation of African American literature and folklore, and made lasting contributions as the Head Librarian at Fisk University. Despite his untimely passing, Bontemps' impact on black literature and his commitment to promoting African American voices continue to resonate within scholarly circles.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1955

Lonesome Boy. Boston, MA; Houghton Mifflin, 1955. Rpt. Boston, MA; Beacon Press, 1988.

AL Book Collection

Bontemps, Arna, “Lonesome Boy by Arna Bontemps,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/7772.