The House Behind the Cedars

In "The House Behind the Cedars," Charles W. Chesnutt navigates the complexities of race and identity in post-Civil War America through the poignant tale of two mixed-race siblings, Rena and John. Set in the racially stratified society of North Carolina, Chesnutt employs a rich, naturalistic literary style imbued with regional dialects that vividly capture the era's social tensions. The narrative ...