{"product_id":"the-house-behind-the-cedars-cram-edition-paperback","title":"The House Behind the Cedars (Cram Edition) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles W. (Charles Waddell) Chesnutt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis XpressRead Cram Edition of The House Behind the Cedars pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharles W. Chesnutt's \"The House Behind the Cedars\" explores themes of racial identity and passing in the post-Reconstruction South. Set in North Carolina, this literary work delves into the complexities faced by racially mixed people navigating a society grappling with the legacies of slavery and the rigid boundaries of the color line. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA cornerstone of African-American literature, the novel offers a poignant and insightful portrayal of individuals whose lives are shaped by the social and political realities of their time. Chesnutt's masterful storytelling provides a nuanced examination of the choices, sacrifices, and consequences inherent in the pursuit of identity and belonging. \"The House Behind the Cedars\" remains a powerful and enduring exploration of race, class, and the human condition.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 294\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50983659405451,"sku":"9781026102657","price":46.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/DgMggox23Y9781026102657.webp?v=1793300097","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/the-house-behind-the-cedars-cram-edition-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}