The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line, and Selected Essays

Charles Waddell Chesnutt (1858-1932) was an African American author, essayist, and civil rights activist, renowned for his pioneering role in American literature. His works frequently addressed the complex issues of racial identity and social inequality during the post-Civil War era. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Chesnutt grew up in the racially charged atmosphere of the South, which profoundly influen...