Jessie Redmon Fauset
Author and poet emphasizing African American culture
Born
April 27th, 1882
143 years ago
Died
1961
64 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the Harlem Renaissance through literature. Authored several novels and poetry collections that explored themes of race, identity, and culture within the African American community. Works include 'There Is Confusion', 'Plum Bun', and 'The Chinaberry Tree', which received critical acclaim during the early 20th century. Served as the literary editor for 'The Crisis', the official magazine of the NAACP, helping to promote new African American voices in literature. Fauset's writing demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of her characters' struggles and aspirations.
Authored 'There Is Confusion'
Served as literary editor for 'The Crisis'
Wrote 'Plum Bun'
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