The House Behind the Cedars

In 'The House Behind the Cedars,' Charles W. Chesnutt intricately weaves a narrative that explores themes of racial identity and the social implications of color in the post-Civil War American South. Chesnutt employs a realist literary style to portray the struggle of passing in a racially stratified society, making it a poignant addition to the canon of early African-American literature. The prot...