Charles W. Chesnutt

American novelist and short story writer

Charles W. Chesnutt - American novelist and short story writer
Born

June 20th, 1858
167 years ago

Died

November 17th, 1932
92 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Chesnutt was an American writer primarily active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote novels and short stories addressing issues of race and identity in the post-Civil War era. Major works include 'The Conjure Woman' and 'The Marrow of Tradition', which explore the African American experience. Chesnutt's works were among the first to offer a complex portrayal of black life in America, blending folklore and social commentary.

Authored 'The Conjure Woman'

Wrote 'The Marrow of Tradition'

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