The House Behind the Cedars [with Biographical Introduction]

The House Behind the Cedars is a thought-provoking and timely novel that explores the complex issues of racial identity and social injustice in America during the post-Civil War era.

With its unsentimental perspective on the role of race in American life, this book offers a realistic portrayal of the deception and passion that characterized the lives of mulatto siblings who "passed" for white in the South.

Through their journey between black and white worlds, Chesnutt masterfully reveals the shifting and intractable nature of race in American society, making this novel a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the ongoing struggle for racial justice.