--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, George Arterberry <brotherfromhow...@...> wrote:>> Has there ever been a novel of this type? So for instance some thats reference Harlem in the 22nd century >> "Black Empire" by George S. Schyler. Now George S. Schyler was jack shit crazy and so filled with self-hatred that he thought he was writing a snide parody of black nationalism. George S. SchuylerBut, what he created, in spite of himself, is an epic tale of black empowerment set in Black Renaissance Harlem. ~rave! >From Amazon.com: This book is an intricate tale of black nationalism, science fiction, and incredible feats of derring-do intended to bolster black pride and accomplishment in the uneasy years before World War II. The book originally ran as weekly serialized fiction in the Philadelphia Courier from 1936 to 1938. Principal character Dr. Henry Belsidus is obsessed with releasing blacks from the crushing tyranny of racism and poverty, and he plans to take over the world and enlists black intellectuals to help him. Underlying the story is an attempt to resolve the philosophical, economic, and cultural chasms between blacks and whites. The book reflects the hope and despair felt by blacks during this time. A fascinating and worthwhile addition to general collections; essential for black history collections. Highly recommended. "I have been greatly amused by the public enthusiasm for 'The Black Internationale,' which is hokum and hack work of the purest vein. I deliberately set out to crowd as much race chauvinism and sheer improbability into it as my fertile imagination could conjure. The result vindicates my low opinion of the human race."
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