Alex Haley (Cyclopedia of World Authors)
Alex Palmer Haley’s two major works are milestones in the history of American literature. Both The Autobiography of Malcolm X and Roots helped African Americans understand themselves and their place in American history and society. By presenting an objective look at the darker side of that history and society, Haley’s works also helped white Americans understand the racial tragedy that had been long hidden. Both books had enormous international sales, and Roots has been translated into dozens of languages. The television dramatization of Roots in 1977...
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