1. The Harlem Renaissance: The New Negro Movement
Jean Toomer was a very influential author during the early twentieth century (Williams). ... Jean Toomer's father left his wife and son shortly after his birth. Jean's mother, Nina Toomer, had originally named him Nathan Eugene in 1896. ... Eventually he went by the name we know him by today, Jean Toomer. ... After he graduated high school, Jean Toomer began traveling. ...
- Word Count: 2498
- Approx Pages: 10
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School