Charles W. Chesnutt
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“The Negro Problem” is a collection of essays edited by Charles W. Chesnutt and published in 1903. The book explores the complex issues surrounding race and racism in America at the turn of the 20th century. It includes essays from a variety of perspectives, including both black and white writers, and covers a range of topics, such as the economic, social, and political conditions of African Americans, the history of slavery, and the psychology...
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In this provocative novel of reconstruction and race, a Civil War veteran tries to create a new utopia in his Southern hometown after gaining enlightenment and riches in the North.
Revolutionary in both its storyline and its storytelling, The Colonel's Dream was one of the most progressive books of its time when it was first published in 1905. Few authors of African descent created white protagonists, but Charles Chesnutt did just that, exploring...
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"Frederick Douglass: A Biography" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a compelling and insightful account of the life of Frederick Douglass, an influential African-American abolitionist, orator, and writer. Chesnutt, an esteemed African-American author himself, offers a nuanced portrayal of Douglass's journey from slavery to becoming a prominent advocate for the abolition of slavery and civil rights. The biography delves into Douglass's remarkable achievements,...
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African American literature is the body of literature produced in the United States by writers of African descent. It begins with the works of such late 18th-century writers as Phillis Wheatley. Before the high point of enslaved people narratives, African-American literature was dominated by autobiographical spiritual narratives. The genre known as slave narratives in the 19th century were accounts by people who had generally escaped from slavery,...
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Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, a selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest.
This edition is dedicated to Black Authors.
Black literature is a literary production in which the subject of the writing is the black people themselves. This cultural phenomena is very significant in countries dominated by white culture and...