Jessie Redmon Fauset Comedy American Style: American Style : American Style By: Jessie

This ironically titled tale by an influential figure in AfricanAmerican literature explores the tragic effects of color prejudice and selfhatred. Jessie Redmon Fausets 1933 novel paints a haunting portrait of internalized racism with its depiction of a domineering mother whose determination for her children to pass as white leads to devastating results for the entire family. AfricanAmerican editor, poet, essayist, and novelist Jessie Redmon Fauset (18821961) was a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance. An editor of the NAACP magazine The Crisis, she was also an editor and coauthor of the AfricanAmerican childrens magazine, The Brownies Book. Her fourth and final novel, Comedy American Style, features vivid characterizations and enduring themes that continue to resonate with modern readers. | Jessie Redmon Fauset Comedy American Style: American Style : American Style By: Jessie