Jean Toomer
Jean Toomer was an American poet and novelist commonly associated with the Harlem Renaissance and modernism. He is best known for his book 'Cane,' which is considered a significant work of 20th-century American literature.
Books
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1. Cane
"Cane" is a collection of vignettes and poems that depict the life of African-Americans in both the rural South and urban North during the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of racial identity, cultural heritage, and the African-American experience, blending elements of fiction, poetry, and drama. The work is divided into three parts, with the first and third focusing on life in the rural South and the second part on life in the urban North.
The 791st Greatest Book of All Time
