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The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories
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Exploring the complexities of African American identity, this collection of nine stories delves into the struggles faced during the Reconstruction era to the early 1900s. Chesnutt addresses themes of inter and intra-racial tensions, alongside the harsh realities of lynching and segregation. Each narrative, including "The Wife of His Youth" and "The Passing of Grandison," reflects the search for self amidst societal hypocrisy and the challenges of cultural heritage in a divided America.
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The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories, Charles W. Chesnutt
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles W. Chesnutt
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 168
- ISBN13
- 9781438536743
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of African American identity, this collection of nine stories delves into the struggles faced during the Reconstruction era to the early 1900s. Chesnutt addresses themes of inter and intra-racial tensions, alongside the harsh realities of lynching and segregation. Each narrative, including "The Wife of His Youth" and "The Passing of Grandison," reflects the search for self amidst societal hypocrisy and the challenges of cultural heritage in a divided America.