The Harlem Renaissance included an abundance of major (and minor) literary figures. Below is just a small sampling (in alphabetical order) of some of the more prominent names associated with the movement. Click on the pictures below to learn a bit more about each one and their respective works and influence.
Arna Bontemps
Countee Cullen
W.E.B. Du Bois
Jessie Redmon Fauset
Paul Green
Langston Hughes
Zora Neale Hurston
James Weldon Johnson
Nella Larson
Wallace Thurman
Jean Toomer
Carl Van Vechten
To explore the many contributions and stories of Harlem Renaissance authors, use the Bloom's Literature database. Find the "More" drop down menu and select "Movements" - Find and click on "Harlem Renaissance." From here, you can explore nearly 400 biographies and over 1000 entries.