Cane by Jean Toomer

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Author Toomer, Jean, 1894-1967
Author of introduction, etc. Frank, Waldo David, 1889-1967
LoC No. 23012749
Title Cane
Note Reading ease score: 95.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Tim Lindell, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Cane" by Jean Toomer is a collection of interconnected literary pieces—poems, sketches, and short stories—written in the early 20th century. The work explores the lives of Black individuals in the rural South and urban North, capturing the essence of their experiences, struggles, and ambitions in a deeply lyrical and evocative style. Key characters such as Karintha and Becky illustrate themes of beauty, sorrow, and societal complexity, portraying how they navigate their identities in a racially divided America. The opening of "Cane" introduces a vivid portrait of life in Georgia through the character of Karintha, a woman celebrated for her beauty but marked by her tumultuous existence. The narrative conveys her transformation from an innocent girl to a symbol of allure that attracts the attention of men while illuminating the societal pressures she faces. As the text unfolds, readers are immersed in the rich sensory details of the Southern landscape and the multifaceted experiences of its inhabitants, setting the stage for a profound exploration of race, identity, and artistic expression that permeates the entire collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject African Americans -- Fiction
Subject Southern States -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 60093
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 19, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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