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Presenting a varied assemblage of correspondence, poetry, short fiction and essays, the range of Toomer's work reproduced here traces the evolution of a complex philosophy of kinship and self-determination through which Toomer hoped to transcend social and cultural definitions of race.
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A useful addition to African-American literary scholarship....Properly emphasizes what Toomer critics have identified as the major themes of his life and work. (Choice)
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A JEAN TOOMER READER: Selected Unpublished Writings
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Oxford University Press, New York, 1993
ISBN 10: 0195077334
ISBN 13: 9780195077339
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Seller: By The Way Books, Richmond, TX, U.S.A.
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Edited by Frederick L. Rusch; 290 pages. Jean Toomer acheived instant recognition as a critic and thinker in 1923 with the publication of his novel Cane, a harsh, eloquent vision of black American hardship and suffering. But because of his reclusive, introspective nature, Toomer's fame waned in later years, and today his other contributions to American thought and literature are all but forgotten. Now, this collection of unpublished writings restores a crucial dimension to our understanding of this important African American author. Thematically arranging letters, sketches, poems, autobiography, short stories, a play, and a children's story, Frederik Rusch offers insight into Toomer's mind and spirituality, his feelings on racial identity in America, and his attitudes toward and ideas about Cane. Rusch highlights Toomer's reflections on America, its people, landscape, and politics, reveals his significance for the problems and issues of today, and helps us understand Toomer not only as writer, but also as social critic, prophet, mystic, and idealist. Exploring Toomer's attempts to find self-realization and transcend social and cultural definitions of race, this book offers a unique view of the United States through the life of one of its most significant and fascinating intellectuals. Hardbound in fine condition in very good dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 28969
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A Jean Toomer Reader: Selected Unpublished Writings
Published by
Oxford University Press, New York, 1993
ISBN 10: 0195077334
ISBN 13: 9780195077339
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Hardcover
Seller: Used Esoteric Books, Fairfax, CA, U.S.A.
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Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Book: As New. DJ: As New. Seller Inventory # 0560