Charles Waddell Chesnutt: Pioneer Of The Color Line (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258222840)

""Charles Waddell Chesnutt: Pioneer Of The Color Line"" is a biography written by Helen M. Chesnutt that delves into the life and work of Charles Waddell Chesnutt, an African American writer and activist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th century. The book explores Chesnutt's upbringing in North Carolina during the era of slavery, his education and career as a lawyer, and his eventual move to Ohio where he began writing fiction. The biography highlights Chesnutt's groundbreaking work in literature, particularly his exploration of the complexities of race relations in America. Chesnutt's stories often featured characters who were biracial or passing for white, and he tackled issues such as colorism, passing, and the legacy of slavery. The book also examines Chesnutt's involvement in the civil rights movement, including his work as a leader in the NAACP and his advocacy for desegregation. Overall, ""Charles Waddell Chesnutt: Pioneer Of The Color Line"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of a pioneering African American writer and activist whose work continues to influence discussions of race and identity in America today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Helen M. Chesnutt
ISBN-10: 1258222841
ISBN-13: 9781258222840
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2011
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d