The Marrow of Tradition

In "The Marrow of Tradition," Charles W. Chesnutt intricately weaves a narrative set against the turbulent backdrop of the Reconstruction Era in the American South. Through the lens of intersecting lives—primarily that of a mixed-race man and a white family—the novel crafts a poignant exploration of race, identity, and social justice. Chesnutt employs sophisticated literary styles, including a ble...