Production
Read by: Jim Locke
Book Coordinator: Jim Locke
Meta Coordinator: MaryAnn
Proof Listener: Linette Geisel
Artwork
Cover: Cover of the first edition, 1923
Inset: Cover of the first edition
Inset: Drawing of Jean Toomer by Winold Reiss (c. 1925). National Portrait Gallery.
Track | Title / Length | |
1 | 00 - Forward | 10:00 |
2 | 01 - Karintha | 51:00 |
3 | 02 - Reapers | 59:00 |
4 | 03 - November Cotton Flower | 15:00 |
5 | 04 - Becky | 06:00 |
6 | 05 - Face | 48:00 |
7 | 06 - Cotton Song | 17:00 |
8 | 07 - Carma | 09:00 |
9 | 08 - Song of the Son | 55:00 |
10 | 09 - Georgia Dusk | 13:00 |
11 | 10 - Fern | 37:00 |
12 | 11 - Nullo | 42:00 |
13 | 12 - Evening Song | 06:00 |
14 | 13 - Esther | 37:00 |
15 | 14 - Conversion | 37:00 |
16 | 15 - Portrait in Georgia | 48:00 |
17 | 16 - Blood-burning Moon | 26:00 |
18 | 17 - Seventh Street | 40:00 |
19 | 18 - Rhobert | 10:00 |
20 | 19 - Avey | 47:00 |
21 | 20 - Beehive | 02:00 |
22 | 21 - Storm Ending | 46:00 |
23 | 22 - Theater | 37:00 |
24 | 23 - Her Lips Are Copper Wire | 03:00 |
25 | 24 - Calling Jesus | 28:00 |
26 | 25 - Box Seat | 38:00 |
27 | 26 - Prayer | 24:00 |
28 | 27 - Harvest Song | 08:00 |
29 | 28 - Bona and Paul | 07:00 |
30 | 29 - Kabnis, Part 1 | 31:00 |
31 | 30 - Kabnis, Part 2 | 23:00 |
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"Cane," written by Jean Toomer and published in 1923, is a pioneering literary work that defies traditional categorization, blending elements of poetry, prose, and drama. Set in the American South, the book is structured as a collection of vignettes, interconnected stories, and poems that capture the multifaceted experiences of African Americans during the early 20th century.
The work is divided into three distinct sections: the Southern rural vignettes, the urban stories in the North, and the poetic interludes. The Southern section paints a vivid portrait of the harsh realities of rural life, exploring themes of racism, poverty, and the complex interplay of racial identities. The Northern stories delve into the struggles and aspirations of African Americans as they migrate to urban centers, confronting issues of alienation and self-discovery. The poetic interludes provide emotional depth and reflection on the themes introduced in the prose sections.
"Cane" stands out for its innovative literary style, blending realism with symbolism and employing a range of narrative perspectives. Toomer's use of language, rhythm, and imagery creates a rich tapestry that captures the essence of the African American experience, highlighting the cultural, social, and psychological challenges faced by individuals within a racially divided society. The work's profound exploration of identity, heritage, and the human condition has earned it a lasting place in American literature, influencing subsequent generations of writers and thinkers.
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Item Info | |
EAN - DVD case | 0674012595337 |
EAN - CD jacket | 0602581788317 |
Media | MP3 CD |
Package | DVD case, CD jacket, CD security sleeve, download zip file |
Author | Virginia Woolf |
Year | Jean Toomer (December 26, 1894 – March 30, 1967) |
Recording | |
Read by | Hannah Dormor |
Length | 6 hours and 23 minutes |
Type of Reading | Solo |
Cane
- Author: Jean Toomer
- Product Code: DB-1334
- Availability: In Stock
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