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Author : Charles W. Chesnutt
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780486121918
Originally published in 1900, this groundbreaking novel by a distinguished African-American author recounts the drama of a brother and sister who "pass for white" during the dangerous days of Reconstruction.
Author : Charles W. Chesnutt
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664634948
"The House Behind the Cedars" is the first published novel by American author Charles W. Chesnutt. The author sets the story in the southern American states of North and South Carolina a few years following the American Civil War. Rena Walden, a young woman of mixed white and black ancestry, leaves home to join her brother, who has migrated to a new city, where he lives as a white man. What will happen when the truth of her heredity is discovered?
Author : Charles W. Chesnutt
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368252496
Reproduction of the original.
Author : Charles Waddell Chesnutt
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537002864
The House Behind the Cedars is the first novel by American author Charles W. Chesnutt. It was published in 1900 by Houghton, Mifflin and Company. The story occurs in the southern American states of North and South Carolina a few years following the American Civil War. Rena Walden, a young woman of mixed white and black ancestry, leaves home to join her brother, who has migrated to a new city, where he lives as a white man. Following her brother's lead, Rena begins living as a white woman. The secret of her identity leads to conflict when she falls in love with a white aristocrat who learns the truth of her heredity. The ensuing drama emphasizes themes of interracial relations and depicted the intricacies of racial identity in the American south. Chesnutt's autobiography informed the novel's themes. Being of predominantly European ancestry, Chesnutt was light skinned enough to pass as a white man, although he openly identified with his African-American roots.Additionally, his portrayal of interracial romantic relations in The House Behind the Cedars was controversial. Although the novel was critically well received, its controversy contributed to poor financial performance. Plot summary--The novel opens "a few years after the Civil War" with John Warwick, from Clarence, South Carolina, leaving a hotel in Patesville, North Carolina. He walks around the town in which he used to live, and tries to visit Judge Archibald Straight, but he is not in his office. Warwick's attention is captured by a striking young woman, who he does not recognize as Rena, and follows her to the house behind the cedars. Warwick cautiously approaches the house, worried about being seen, and is invited in by Molly Walden. He says that he has a message for Walden from her son, but she then realizes that Warwick is her son who she has not seen in years. Warwick joyfully reunites with his mother and his sister Rena, and tells them what his life has been like since leaving home. He reveals that he has become a successful lawyer, and that he was married, but his wife died and left him with a baby boy. Warwick asks Rena if she would come live with him and help take care of his son Albert. Molly is reluctant to send off her only daughter and Rena does not want to leave her mother alone, but John ultimately convinces his mother that Rena will have a better life with him. The next morning, Warwick visits Judge Straight, his mentor for whom he used to work as an office-boy under the name John Walden. Straight warns him not to stay in town for too long or else people may start to question his presence. He then contemplates that it would have been better for John to move further away from home than South Carolina "even though the laws were with him." Rena says goodbye to her mother and Frank Fowler, one of their workmen who is a close friend of the family and is deeply in love with Rena..... Upon their arrival to Clarence, John and Rena attend a tournament where men dressed as knights participate in a jousting competition. The Warwicks are seated among the most prominent white guests when Rena drops her handkerchief into the ring and one of the knights catches it and uses it as a token of good luck. The knight, George Tryon, wins the tournament and names Rena his "queen of love and beauty." As the winner, Tyron invites Rena to accompany him to the annual tournament ball..... Charles Waddell Chesnutt (June 20, 1858 - November 15, 1932) was an African-American author, essayist, political activist and lawyer, best known for his novels and short stories exploring complex issues of racial and social identity in the post-Civil War South. Many families of free people of color were formed in the colonial and early Federal period; some attained education and property; in addition there were many mixed-race slaves, who as freedmen after the war were part of the complex society of the South.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1542988659
Author : David Guterson
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0151001006
A powerful tale of the Pacific Northwest in the 1950s, reminiscent of To Kill a Mockingbird. Courtroom drama, love story, and war novel, this is the epic tale of a young Japanese-American and the man on trial for killing the man she loves.
Author : Charles W. Chesnutt
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1530324548
The House Behind the Cedars is the first novel by American author Charles W. Chesnutt. It was published in 1900 by Houghton, Mifflin and Company. The story occurs in the southern American states of North and South Carolina a few years following the American Civil War. Rena Walden, a young woman of mixed white and black ancestry, leaves home to join her brother, who has migrated to a new city, where he lives as a white man. Following her brother's lead, Rena begins living as a white woman. The secret of her identity leads to conflict when she falls in love with a white aristocrat who learns the truth of her heredity. The ensuing drama emphasizes themes of interracial relations and depicted the intricacies of racial identity in the American south.
Author : Charles W. Chesnutt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1699605084
The House Behind the Cedars is the first published novel by American author Charles W. Chesnutt. It was published in 1900 by Houghton, Mifflin and Company. The story occurs in the southern American states of North and South Carolina a few years following the American Civil War. Rena Walden, a young woman of mixed white and black ancestry, leaves home to join her brother, who has migrated to a new city, where he lives as a white man. Following her brother's lead, Rena begins living as a white woman. The secret of her identity leads to conflict when she falls in love with a white aristocrat who learns the truth of her heredity. The ensuing drama emphasizes themes of interracial relations and depicted the intricacies of racial identity in the American south.
Author : Charles Waddell Chesnutt
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781528793100
"The Marrow of Tradition" is a 1901 historical novel written by the African-American author Charles W. Chesnutt. Set in 1898, it presents a fictionalised version of events related to the Wilmington Insurrection in Wilmington, a riot enacted by white supremacists in North Carolina. Charles Waddell Chesnutt (1858 –1932) was an African-American essayist, lawyer, author, and political activist most famous for his novels and short stories that deal with the issues of racial identity in the post-Civil War South. "The Marrow of Tradition" offers a glimpse into what transpired during the terrible events of that year—highly recommended for those with an interest in African-American history. Contents include: "Charles W. Chesnutt by Benjamin Brawley", "At Break of Day", "The Christening Party", "The Editor at Work", "Theodore Felix", "A Journey Southward", "Janet", "The Operation", "The Campaign Drags", "White Man's 'Nigger'", "Delamere Plays a Trump", etc. Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this historical novel now complete the biography "Charles W. Chesnutt" by Benjamin Brawley.
Author : Charles W. Chesnutt
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780359878895
Originally released in 1899, this seminal collection of short stories present the complexities of the Black-American experience in the Postbellum South. Chesnutt's often subversive tales challenge popular representations of racial identity.
Author : Charles Waddell Chesnutt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 170799630X
The House Behind the Cedars is the first published novel by American author Charles W. Chesnutt. It was published in 1900 by Houghton, Mifflin and Company. The story occurs in the southern American states of North and South Carolina a few years following the American Civil War.
Author : Charles Waddell Chesnutt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1693232790
The House Behind the Cedars is the first published novel by American author Charles W. Chesnutt. It was published in 1900 by Houghton, Mifflin and Company. The story occurs in the southern American states of North and South Carolina a few years following the American Civil War.
Author : Charles Waddell Chesnutt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1067495545
Author : Charles Waddell Chesnutt
Publisher : Litres
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785041626839
Author : Charles W. Chesnutt
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The House Behind The Cedars by Charles W. Chesnutt: This novel by Charles W. Chesnutt explores themes of racial identity, passing, and social barriers in post-Civil War America. The story revolves around the lives of siblings Rena and John Walden as they navigate issues of race and identity. Key Aspects of the Novel "The House Behind The Cedars": Racial Identity: The novel delves into the complexities of racial identity and passing, as the characters grapple with their heritage and societal expectations. Social and Cultural Context: Charles W. Chesnutt provides a rich portrayal of the post-Civil War South, addressing issues of race, class, and family dynamics. Character Development: "The House Behind The Cedars" offers a deep exploration of the characters' growth and the challenges they face in a racially divided society. Charles W. Chesnutt (1858-1932) was an African American author and essayist known for his contributions to American literature. His exploration of racial themes and social issues in his works, including this novel, made a significant impact during his time.