Charles W. (Charles Waddell) Chesnutt
Charles Waddell Chesnutt was an American author, essayist, political activist, and lawyer, best known for his novels and short stories exploring complex issues of racial and social identity in the post-Civil War South. Two of his books were adapted as silent films in 1926 and 1927 by the African-American director and producer Oscar Micheaux. Following the Civil Rights Movement during the 20th century, interest in the works of Chesnutt was revived. Several of his books were published in new editions, and he received formal recognition. A commemorative stamp was printed in 2008.
The House Behind the Cedars
"The House Behind the Cedars" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the aftermath of the Civil ...
By Charles W. (Charles Waddell) Chesnutt
The Conjure Woman
"The Conjure Woman" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives, set in the post-Civi...
By Charles W. (Charles Waddell) Chesnutt
The Colonel's Dream
"The Colonel's Dream" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of race, identity, and social cha...
By Charles W. (Charles Waddell) Chesnutt
The Marrow of Tradition
"The Marrow of Tradition" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War South, th...
By Charles W. (Charles Waddell) Chesnutt
The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line, and Selected Essays
"The Wife of His Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line, and Selected Essays" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a collection of short stories and essays wr...
By Charles W. (Charles Waddell) Chesnutt
Frederick Douglass A Biography
"Frederick Douglass" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and achievements of...
By Charles W. (Charles Waddell) Chesnutt