Cane
eBook - ePub

Cane

  1. 122 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

About this book

A series of vignettes exploring African American life as it relates to social, political and family dynamics. For many, Cane is considered a literary masterpiece from visionary writer, Jean Toomer. He presents a diverse collection of tales with distinct and vibrant characters who populate a world that's all too familiar.

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Jean Toomer delivers a vivid depiction of America in the early twentieth century that centers the Black experience, consisting of family, religion, romance and race. It's a detailed work of fiction that's closely rooted in reality.

A collection of disparate stories illustrating the challenges and motivations of Black people in the United States. The author uses poetry and imagery to create a world that's recognizable but also unique. In "Seventh Street, " the narrative follows the happenings of a historic neighborhood with links to World War I and Prohibition. There's also "Blood Burning Moon, " which highlights a volatile love triangle that leads to tragic results. It's an insightful read that introduces outsiders to a different point of view.

Jean Toomer's Cane is highly revered for its unique structure and compelling storytelling. It presents a brilliant contrast of rural and urban living, while acknowledging the racial disparities of both. This modern classic was crucial in establishing and cementing Toomer's literary legacy.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Cane is both modern and readable.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Karintha
  6. Reapers
  7. November Cotton Flower
  8. Becky
  9. Face
  10. Cotton Song
  11. Carma
  12. Song of the Son
  13. Georgia Dusk
  14. Fern
  15. Nullo
  16. Evening Song
  17. Esther
  18. Conversion
  19. Portrait in Georgia
  20. Blood-Burning Moon
  21. Seventh Street
  22. Rhobert
  23. Avey
  24. Beehive
  25. Storm Ending
  26. Theater
  27. Her Lips are Copper Wire
  28. Calling Jesus
  29. Box Seat
  30. Prayer
  31. Harvest Song
  32. Bona and Paul
  33. Kabnis
  34. A Note About the Author
  35. A Note from the Publisher