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I agree. Very good list and additions! I haven't read all of the titles but have been wanting to. I have read "The Color Purple" and "Their Eyes Were Watching God" several times though.
CT4, I noticed you listed Harriet Jacobs' work. You should also consider reading "Our Nig: or, Sketches from the Life of a Free Black" by Harriet Wilson. This was published in 1859, the first novel published by a Black woman before the Civil War. In one word: Excellent. I really enjoyed it. I also recommend "Praisesong for the Widow" by Paule Marshall.
I wish I still had my syllabus for my African-American Women's Lit class. It opened up a whole new world of titles for me.
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