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Jean Toomer, an influential African American author and poet of the Harlem Renaissance, explored themes of race, identity, and spirituality in his groundbreaking works. His masterpiece, "Cane," combined poetry, prose, and drama to depict the lives of African Americans in the rural South, showcasing his talent for capturing the richness and complexity of the human experience.

"Most novices picture themselves as masters - and are content with the picture. This is why there are so few masters."


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