Title: A Comprehensive Interpretation of the 20th Century African American Literature and Culture: An Interview with Professor Jerry W. Ward, Jr.

Abstract: This interview with Professor Jerry Ward, a respected scholar of African American literature and culture, concerns issues of race, gender, and the so-called “post-racial.” The conversation presents Professor Ward’s ideas about developments and changes in African American fiction, drama, poetry, and literary criticism. It briefly outlines his views on the study of the 20th century African American literature and culture, and a vision of the future.

Keywords: 20th century, African American literature, race

Author: Yukuo Wang, Professor, School of Foreign Studies, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.