Charles W. Chesnutt | |
| Born |
1858
|
|---|---|
| Died |
1932 (aged 74)
|
| Language | English |
| Genre | African American Literature, Realism |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
Charles W. Chesnutt (1858–1932) was an American author and civil rights activist known for his novels and short stories, including “The Conjure Woman” and “The Marrow of Tradition.” His writings addressed racial issues in the post-Civil War South.
Short Stories written by Charles W. Chesnutt
A Matter of Principle 1890 - I "What our country needs most in its treatment of the race problem," observed Mr. Cicero Clayton at one of… ... Read more
Cicely’s Dream 1890 - I The old woman stood at the back door of the cabin, shading her eyes with her hand, and looking… ... Read more
Her Virginia Mammy 1890 - I The pianist had struck up a lively two-step, and soon the floor was covered with couples, each turning on… ... Read more
The Bouquet 1890 - Mary Myrover's friends were somewhat surprised when she began to teach a colored school. Miss Myrover's friends are mentioned here,… ... Read more
The Passing of Grandison 1890 - I When it is said that it was done to please a woman, there ought perhaps to be enough said… ... Read more
The Sheriffs’ Children 1890 - Branson County, North Carolina, is in a sequestered district of one of the staidest and most conservative States of the… ... Read more
The Web of Circumstance 1890 - I Within a low clapboarded hut, with an open front, a forge was glowing. In front a blacksmith was shoeing… ... Read more
The Wife of His Youth 1890 - I Mr. Ryder was going to give a ball. There were several reasons why this was an opportune time for… ... Read more
Uncle Wellington’s Wives 1890 - I Uncle Wellington Braboy was so deeply absorbed in thought as he walked slowly homeward from the weekly meeting of… ... Read more
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