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Book SynopsisCharles W. Chesnutt (1858-1932) has been considered by many the major African-American fiction writer before the Harlem Renaissance. This book collects essays he wrote from 1899 through 1931, the majority of which concern white racism, and political and literary addresses he made to both white and black audiences from 1881 through 1931.
Trade Review"The present volume is an invaluable addition to the growing body of work concerning this African-American literary pioneer. . . . Until now these pieces were almost completely inaccessible."—
Choice"A highly enlightening and impressive collection. . . . The present volume is an indepensable contribution to Charles Chesnutt and African-American historical and literary scholarship."—
American Studies"This volume is a welcome and much appreciated contribution to African American literature and the scholarship that has grown up around it."—
American Literary Realism"This first-rate edition represents a signal achievement in the restoration of Chesnutt's
oeuvre and in the editing of major African American writers. It reinforces and extends the outstanding reputation of it editors as leading Chesnutt scholars."—
American Literary RealismTable of ContentsPreface; Notes; Introduction; Essays and speeches.
