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Downhome is an anthology edited by Gayl Jones featuring writing rooted in Southern and rural African American experience and traditions.

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Downhome (1995) is an anthology edited by Gayl Jones that brings together writing grounded in Southern and rural African American life. The collection reflects Jones’ academic interest in folk traditions and oral culture — the same interests that inform her critical study Liberating Voices and her fiction.

As an editor, Jones curated work that shares her commitment to the voices and stories of Black communities rooted in specific places and traditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Gayl Jones Anthologies series?

There are one books in the Gayl Jones Anthologies series, published in 1995.

What is the first book in the Gayl Jones Anthologies series?

The first book in the Gayl Jones Anthologies series is Downhome, published in 1995.

What is Downhome?

Downhome (1995) is an anthology edited by Gayl Jones that collects writing connected to Southern and rural African American experience. It reflects Jones’ scholarly interest in oral tradition and folk culture.

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