| An Exemplary Citizen: Letters of Charles W. Chesnutt, 1906-1932 Contributor(s): Chesnutt, Charles W. (Author), Crisler, Jesse S. (Editor), Leitz, Robert C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0804745080 ISBN-13: 9780804745086 Publisher: Stanford University Press OUR PRICE: $80.75 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2002 Annotation: " These letters from the last third of Chesnutt' s life add crucial information to the understanding of this important and, until recently, largely neglected African-American author. The collection will provide a vital resource for scholars for years. I have nothing but praise for the editors-- they have done a first rate job." -- Charles Duncan, Peace College " The preface, introduction, and notes to the letters reflect the expertise of the editors, all of whom are experienced in textual editing; selection criteria and editing prinicples are well explained, and the thoroughly researched notes explain clearly Chesnutt' s references and the contexts in which he wrote the letters." -- CHOICE |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures - Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - General - Literary Collections | Letters |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2002001133 |
| Physical Information: 1.13" H x 6.34" W x 9.2" (1.39 lbs) 368 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book collects the letters written between 1906 and 1932 by the African-American novelist and civil rights activist Charles W. Chesnutt (1858-1932). His correspondents included prominent members of the Harlem Renaissance as well as major American political figures Chesnutt sought to influence on behalf of his fellow African Americans. |