Provides a short biography of the celebrated author of "Cane." With three excerpts from the prose-poem classic and an audio clip of "Song of the Son."
Outlines strategies for teaching the works of author Jean Toomer. Presents major themes found in his works and provides discussion questions.
Well-designed tribute to the African-American poet features interpretations of his work, newly-discovered essays by Toomer, and a biographical sketch.
Publication in 1923 of Toomer's book, "Cane," is considered by many to have been the start of the Harlem Renaissance. Find a bibliography.
Find the test of this brief poem by Jean Toomer, taken from his poetry collection, "Cane."
Enjoy this poem by Harlem Renaissance poet Jean Toomer, about the classic representation of death.
Find a photograph, a selected bibliography of major works, and a suggested-reading list for the Harlem-Renaissance writer. Includes links.
Discover this poem by Harlem Renaissance poet, Jean Toomer. Includes a sound file of the author reading the poem.
Browse photos, a detailed biography and several full text poems and short-stories by Harlem Renaissance author Jean Toomer.