The House Behind the Cedars

Charles W. Chesnutt

2024年12月 · Namaskar Books

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Step into a world of racial identity, social class, and family secrets with Charles W. Chesnutt's ""The House Behind the Cedars."" Set in post-Civil War North Carolina, this groundbreaking novel delves deep into the complexities of race and the tension between the African American and white communities.

Chesnutt’s powerful storytelling explores the struggles of John and his sister, who grapple with their racial heritage and societal expectations. Their journey forces readers to confront the painful realities of prejudice, identity, and the desire for social acceptance.But here's the question that will stir your soul: How far would you go to escape the rigid boundaries of race? Would you risk everything for a chance to redefine your place in the world?

Through every twist and turn, Chesnutt paints a vivid portrait of a society torn between the past and the future, where identity becomes both a weapon and a curse. His exploration of social hierarchy and family dynamics is as relevant today as it was over a century ago.

Are you ready to face the harsh realities of a world defined by race and class, as seen through the eyes of those who live within it?Delve into this classic work and witness the heartbreaking choices that John and his sister must make. Chesnutt’s exploration of racial passing, identity, and societal expectations will resonate with anyone seeking to understand the complexity of social structures.

This is more than just a historical novel—it’s an exploration of the human condition. Purchase ""The House Behind the Cedars"" now, and experience Chesnutt’s timeless masterpiece of social commentary.Don't miss the chance to engage with this pivotal work of American literature. Buy ""The House Behind the Cedars"" today and immerse yourself in a tale of identity, race, and personal sacrifice.

作者简介

An African American born in Ohio, Charles Waddell Chesnutt grew up in North Carolina. At age 25, he returned to Cleveland to raise his family and practice legal stenography. Resisting the temptation to pass as a white man, he made the issue of race and the inequality of African Americans in the Reconstruction South the primary subject of his fiction, essays, and speeches throughout his life. His first story, "The Goophered Grapevine" (1887), was published in the Atlantic Monthly. His major story collections, The Conjure Woman (1899) and The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line (1899), are local-color stories rich in dialect. Uncle Julius, the former slave storyteller, is realistically presented as he tells his Northern white employer tales that show slaves using wit and intelligence to get the best of their masters. Chesnutt's later novels, The House Behind the Cedars (1900) and The Marrow of Tradition (1901), stories of passing and interracial relationships, speak more boldly and bitterly against the racial injustices of the South. They were not well received and, despite the more conciliatory tone of his last novel, The Colonel's Dream (1905), his popularity waned and he returned to his legal business. In 1928 the NAACP awarded Chesnutt the Spingarn Medal for distinguished service to the Negro race. Readers today are rediscovering the humor and subtle satire of Chesnutt's stories.