Charles W. Chesnutt
American novelist and short story writer
Born
June 20th, 1858
166 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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