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Title: The House Behind the Cedars
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The House Behind the Cedars" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the aftermath of the Civil War, focusing on themes of race, identity, and social status in the Reconstruction South. The primary characters introduced are John Warwick, a young man returning to his hometown of Patesville, North Carolina, and his sister Rena, whose lives are complicated by their heritage and personal aspirations as they navigate their identities in a society deeply divided along racial lines. At the start of the book, Warwick arrives in Patesville, reflecting on the changes the town has undergone since his departure. He is drawn to a striking young woman, whom he later identifies as Rena, his sister, who has blossomed during his absence. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the town's post-war environment, filled with both nostalgia and the scars of conflict. During his exploration, Warwick grapples with memories of his past and his family's complicated legacy. His immediate concern shifts as he learns of Rena's aspirations and the societal obstacles they face. Their reunion sets up a mix of familial bonds and the hurdles of social acceptance in a changing world, laying the groundwork for the struggles that will accompany Rena's journey as she steps into a new life with Warwick’s guidance in a society wary of their shared history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chesnutt, Charles W. (Charles Waddell), 1858-1932
EBook No.: 472
Published: Mar 1, 1996
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: Didactic fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: African Americans -- Fiction
Subject: Southern States -- Fiction
Subject: Passing (Identity) -- Fiction
Subject: African American women -- Fiction
Subject: Racism -- Fiction
Subject: Racially mixed people -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The House Behind the Cedars
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The House Behind the Cedars" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the aftermath of the Civil War, focusing on themes of race, identity, and social status in the Reconstruction South. The primary characters introduced are John Warwick, a young man returning to his hometown of Patesville, North Carolina, and his sister Rena, whose lives are complicated by their heritage and personal aspirations as they navigate their identities in a society deeply divided along racial lines. At the start of the book, Warwick arrives in Patesville, reflecting on the changes the town has undergone since his departure. He is drawn to a striking young woman, whom he later identifies as Rena, his sister, who has blossomed during his absence. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the town's post-war environment, filled with both nostalgia and the scars of conflict. During his exploration, Warwick grapples with memories of his past and his family's complicated legacy. His immediate concern shifts as he learns of Rena's aspirations and the societal obstacles they face. Their reunion sets up a mix of familial bonds and the hurdles of social acceptance in a changing world, laying the groundwork for the struggles that will accompany Rena's journey as she steps into a new life with Warwick’s guidance in a society wary of their shared history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chesnutt, Charles W. (Charles Waddell), 1858-1932
EBook No.: 472
Published: Mar 1, 1996
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: Didactic fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: African Americans -- Fiction
Subject: Southern States -- Fiction
Subject: Passing (Identity) -- Fiction
Subject: African American women -- Fiction
Subject: Racism -- Fiction
Subject: Racially mixed people -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.