Cane
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A breakthrough in prose and poetical writing. . . . This book should be on all readers' and writers' desks and in their minds.-Maya Angelou
Jean Toomer Books
December 26, 1894 – March 30, 1967
Jean Toomer was an American poet and novelist, a pivotal figure of the Harlem Renaissance and modernism. His work delves into the complexities of identity and the tensions between diverse cultural influences. Toomer grappled with racial categorization, resisting classification as a Black writer to emphasize the multifaceted nature of human experience. His writing probes profound questions of American identity and cultural displacement.
Essentials
- 76 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This reprint offers an exact facsimile of the original 1931 edition, preserving the authenticity and details of the initial publication. It is not produced using Optical Recognition Software, ensuring that the text and layout remain true to the original. This edition is ideal for collectors and those interested in historical texts, providing a glimpse into the past through its unaltered presentation.
