Cane

by Jean Toomer

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"Cane" by Jean Toomer is a novel published in 1923. This groundbreaking work of the Harlem Renaissance weaves together vignettes exploring African American origins and experiences through an unconventional blend of prose, poetry, and dialogue. The narrative moves from Southern folk culture to Northern urban life and back again, following various characters through moments of desire, conflict, and transformation.

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Topics: African Americans -- Fiction · Southern States -- Fiction