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Article: Critical Essays on Charles Chesnutt.
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- The Book Report
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- September 1, 2000
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McElrath, Joseph Jr. Critical Essays on Charles Chesnutt 1999. 306pp. $49 hc. Twayne Publishers/Gale Group. 0-7838-0055-X. Grades 11-12
At the turn of the last century, biracial writer Charles Chesnutt had earned enough money to devote himself full time to writing. Unfortunately, the four books he wrote didn't sell well. It was not until the 1960s that readers began to take interest in his writings. This book offers an intriguing collection of essays and reviews, ...