Jean Toomer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jean Toomer
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Dec 26, 1894(1894-12-26)
Age	130
Date Of Death	Mar 30, 1967 (72 age)
Birthplace	Washington
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington, D.C.
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jean Toomer Biography

Jean Toomer is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on December 26, 1894 in Washington, Washington, D.C., United States. An American novelist and poet, he was an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance. He is most famous for Cane, a series of vignettes about the lives of African-Americans.

His first novel, Cane, was heavily influenced by the work of Sherwood Anderson.

He married Marjorie Content, his second wife, in 1934.

Jean Toomer Net Worth

Jean Toomer is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jean Toomer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended six colleges and studied agriculture, fitness, biology, sociology, and history; however, he never received a degree.

He taught at an African-American school in Sparta, Georgia during the 1920s.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jean Toomer Dating?

According to our records, Jean Toomer married to Marjorie Content (m. 1934–1967), Margery Latimer (m. 1931–1932). As of December 1, 2023, Jean Toomer’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jean Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jean Toomer celebrates birthday on December 26 of every year.

Top Facts about Jean Toomer

1. Jean Toomer was an African American poet and novelist.
2. He is best known for his book “Cane”.
3. Toomer was born in Washington, D.C. in 1894.
4. He attended several universities but did not graduate.
5. Toomer worked as a teacher and laborer before becoming a writer.
6. His writing explored themes of race, identity, and spirituality.
7. “Cane” was published in 1923 and is considered a masterpiece of the Harlem Renaissance.
8. Toomer’s work influenced other writers such as Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston.
9. He later became involved with the Quaker religion and changed his name to Nathan Eugene Pinchback Toomer.
10. Jean Toomer died in 1967 at the age of 73.

Was Jean Toomer white or black?

Toomer was of European and African American ancestry , which sometimes allowed him to pass in society as a white man. For example, his registration for the draft identifies him as African American, but both of his certificates of marriage to white women list him as white (Byrd and Gates).

How did Jean Toomer impact the Harlem Renaissance?

In 1923, Toomer published the High Modernist work, Cane. It is considered by many scholars to be his best work. A series of poems and short stories about the black experience in America, Cane was hailed by critics and is seen as an important work of both the Harlem Renaissance and the Lost Generation.

What was Jean Toomer famous for?

A poet, playwright, and novelist , Toomer’s most famous work, Cane, was published in 1923 and was hailed by critics for its literary experimentation and portrayal of African-American characters and culture.

Why did Jean Toomer stop writing?

Shortly after adopting Frank’s beliefs, Toomer discovered a new philosophy—the philosophy of idealism. In order to delve into this new philosophy , Toomer stopped writing. Seeking knowledge, he began to study idealism which led him to believe that “in life nothing is only physical.

What was complex about Jean Toomer's identity?

What was complex about Jean Toomer’s identity? Toomer had many white ancestors, and his complexion was very light; many people who met him did not consider him African American because he did not “look” the part.