Literature Library author

Charles W. Chesnutt

A concise guide to Charles W. Chesnutt's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Short story
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Author overview

Charles W. Chesnutt (1858–1932) was a novelist whose body of work spans short story. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Wife of His Youth. Key themes include race and passing, the legacies of slavery, and law, identity, and social hypocrisy.

Reading pathway

Begin with The Wife of His Youth.

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