The Negro In Contemporary American Literature : Literary Licensing, LLC : 9781258583057 : 1258583054 : 23 Feb 2013 : The Negro In Contemporary American Literature is a book written by Elizabeth Atkinson Lay Green that explores the representation of African Americans in contemporary American literature. The book examines the works of various African American authors, including James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, and Toni Morrison, among others. Green analyzes the themes, characters, and literary techniques used in these works to shed light on the ways in which African Americans have been portrayed in literature over the years. The book also delves into the social and political context in which these works were written, highlighting the impact of racism, discrimination, and other forms of oppression on the African American experience. Overall, The Negro In Contemporary American Literature provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the representation of African Americans in literature