What inspired the blend of poetic forms and storytelling in 'Cane'?
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Cane

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What inspired the blend of poetic forms and storytelling in 'Cane'?
Did anyone else feel a tension between hope and despair in the stories?
How much of 'Cane' reflects Toomer's own experiences or observations?