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CHESNUTT, CHARLES, 1858 to 1932

Charles Chesnutt

American novelist, short story writer, essayist, activist.

Books: 2
Editions tracked: 4
First editions: 2
Nationality: United States

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Earliest first editionThe House Behind the CedarsHoughton Mifflin, 1900 Most editions trackedThe House Behind the Cedars2 editions

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The House Behind the Cedars

Charles Chesnutt · first published 1900

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The Marrow of Tradition

Charles Chesnutt · first published 1901

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When was Charles Chesnutt born?

Charles Chesnutt was born in 1858 and died in 1932.

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We track 2 books by Charles Chesnutt across 4 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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