The House Behind the Cedars

This Annotated Edition Features: Historical Context A Short Introduction To The Literary Period of The late 19th and early 20th Century and a Historical Timeline of Key Events From The Era About The House Behind the Cedars" is a novel written by Charles W. Chesnutt and first published in 1900. It tells the story of two mixed-race siblings, John and Rena Walden, who live in the fictional town of Patesville, North Carolina, during the late 19th century. John decides to pass as white in order to pursue his ambitions of becoming a lawyer, while Rena stays behind and struggles to find her place in a society that views her as a second-class citizen. The novel explores themes of race, identity, and the complexities of social class in the American South. A Classic Reprint This work of African American Literature will make a fantastic addition to your own classic’s library, as well as an excellent gift to those fascinated with Charles Chesnutt Books or even those African American Novels buffs in your life. We at Century Bound, take every care to ensure that the original integrity of this book has been preserved to the highest degree. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unaltered from the original author's publication, keeping the books’ original form for your enjoyment.