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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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Famous Jean Toomer Quotes

“Storm Ending Thunder blossoms gorgeously above our heads, Great, hollow, bell-like flowers, Rumbling in the wind, Stretching clappers to strike our ears . . . Full-lipped flowers Bitten by the sun Bleeding rain Dripping rain like golden honey— And the sweet earth flying from the thunder.”

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Author:Jean Toomer

“Thunder blossoms gorgeously above our heads, Great, hollow, bell-like flowers”

Flower Bells Thunder Hollow

Book:The Collected Poems of Jean Toomer

Source: The Collected Poems of Jean Toomer

“Dripping rain like golden honey- And the sweet earth flying from the thunder”

Earth Sweet Rain Flying Golden Honey Thunder Dripping

Book:The Collected Poems of Jean Toomer

Source: The Collected Poems of 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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