[Hac-announce] February 2025 HAC Book Discussion: "Cane" by Jean Toomer

[kvngough at aol.com]

Our book for February is Cane by Harlem Renaissance poet and novelist Jean Toomer. The discussion will take place on Saturday, February 8 at 2:30 pm at the Wilson Branch of the New Haven Free Public Library, located at 303 Washington Ave., New Haven. Note: This and the book discussions through April are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday (rather than 3rd Saturday) of the month.


>From Wikipedia: Cane is a 1923 novel by noted Harlem Renaissance author Jean Toomer. The novel is structured as a series of vignettes revolving around the origins and experiences of African Americans in the United States. The vignettes alternate in structure between narrative prose, poetry, and play-like passages of dialogue…
The novel's ambitious and unconventional structure, along with its lasting impact on subsequent generations of writers, has contributed to the recognition of Cane as an important part of modernism.
"Cane stands as a lyrical and deeply introspective examination of the human spirit, its struggles, and its resilience. Toomer's unique blend of realism and symbolism creates a timeless narrative that continues to resonate with readers today.” – Amazon.com
[Note: As well as in separate book form, Cane is included in it's entirety in The Norton Critical Anthology of African American Literature and the collection Harlem Renaissance: Five Novels of the 1920s.]

Hope to see you on the 8th,Kevin & Paula


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