Amiable with Big Teeth

In 2009, the discovery of a completed manuscript of Claude McKay's final novel, "Amiable with Big Teeth," was hailed as a major literary milestone. Set against the backdrop of Depression-era Harlem, the novel weaves a dramatic narrative focused on the Harlem intelligentsia's efforts to support the liberation of fascist-controlled Ethiopia. Blending political satire with themes of global intrigue and romance, it explores the hopes, dreams, and anxieties of African Americans during a critical period in both Harlem and American history.