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Jean Toomer was an American poet, born on December 26, 1894, and died on March 30, 1967. His works are known for their concise language and profound emotion, and he is considered an important figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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All Life Dream Enough Firsts Ifs Men Thunder Diversity Earth Eye Giving Justice Knows Matter May Mean Missing Pain Rain Sacred

Famous Jean Toomer Quotes

“some genius of the South With blood-hot eyes and cane-lipped scented mouth, Surprised in making folk-songs from soul sounds.”

Soul Eye Song Sound Blood Genius Mouths Hot South Folks Folk Songs

Book:The Collected Poems of Jean Toomer

Source: The Collected Poems of Jean Toomer

“No eyes that have seen beauty ever lose their sight.”

Eye Loses Beauty Sight

Author:Jean Toomer

About the Author

Born: December 26, 1894
Died: March 30, 1967
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 36

Books & Sources

The Uncollected Works of American Author Jean Toomer, 1894-1967Related source material

The Collected Poems of Jean ToomerRelated source material

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The Wayward and the Seeking: A Collection of Writings by Jean ToomerRelated source material

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