v. 1. The poems, 1921-1940 -- v.2. The poems, 1941-1950 -- v. 3. The poems, 1951-1967 -- v. 4. The novels: Not without laughter and Tambourines to glory -- v. 6. Gospel plays, operas, and later dramatic works -- v. 7. The early simple stories -- v. 8. The later simple stories -- v. 9. Esays on art, race, politics, and world affairs -- v. 12. Works for children and young adults: biographies -- v. 15. The short stories.