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Coleridge-Taylor

A composer and cultural figure mentioned in discussions of Black artistry.

minor

Also known as Coleridge - Taylor, Taylor

First appearance: iv of work and wealth

Coleridge-Taylor shows up with force in VIII: The Immortal Child. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Central figure of the chapter; his life and genius illustrate the waste of potential due to racial prejudice and the need for proper education.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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