A Companion to the Harlem Renaissance presents a comprehensive collection of original essays that address the literature and culture of the Harlem Renaissance from the end of World War I to the middle of the 1930s. * Represents the most comprehensive coverage of themes and unique new perspectives on the Harlem Renaissance available * Features original contributions from both emerging scholars of the Harlem Renaissance and established academic stars in the field * Offers a variety of interdisciplinary features, such as the section on visual and expressive arts, that emphasize the collaborative nature of the era * Includes Spotlight Readings featuring lesser known figures of the Harlem Renaissance and newly discovered or undervalued writings by canonical figures