Elizabeth Laura Adams Explained

Elizabeth Laura Adams (1909–1982) was an African-American Catholic writer, best known for her autobiography Dark Symphony (1942).[1] [2]

Early life

Elizabeth Laura Adams was born in Santa Barbara, California on February 9, 1909 to Lula Josphine and Daniel Adams, Adams grew up in the Depression era. After her father's death, Adams converted to Catholicism.

Reception

Reception of Dark Symphony was very good, with it being a bestseller among Catholics.

Works

Notes and References

  1. Book: Page, Yolanda Williams. Encyclopedia of African American Women Writers. 2007-01-30. Greenwood Publishing Group. 9780313334290. 1–6. en.
  2. Book: Nelson, Emmanuel Sampath. African American Authors, 1745-1945: Bio-bibliographical Critical Sourcebook. 2000. Greenwood Publishing Group. 9780313309106. 1–5. en.

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