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“Men are apt to idolize or fear that which they cannot understand, especially if it be a woman.”

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Jean Toomer
Jean Toomer

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. more

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