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How Black Detective Novels Changed Literature | Chester Himes

Chester Himes was an African-American writer whose novels reflected his encounters with racism in day-to-day life. After his prison sentence, he moved to Paris where he published a series of the first ever black detective novels.

English
  • Originally Aired August 25, 2020
  • Runtime 23 minutes
  • Created March 14, 2024 by
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  • Modified March 15, 2024 by
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