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100 1 _aHughes, Langston,
_d1902-1967
245 1 4 _aThe weary blues
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weary_Blues
500 _aRelease date is 2024-11-16
520 _a"The Weary Blues" by Langston Hughes is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1920s. The book emphasizes the experience of African American life, particularly showcasing themes of struggle, joy, identity, and the rich cultural heritage of Black America, including elements of jazz and blues music. In this collection, Hughes paints a vivid portrait of inner city life, capturing the rhythm and mood of Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance. The poems explore a wide range of subjects, from the melancholy of the titular "Weary Blues" to the lively scenes of a Harlem cabaret in "Jazzonia." His work reflects personal experiences and broader societal issues, such as race relations and the African American experience, while infusing music and emotional depth throughout. Notable pieces like "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" emphasize the historical roots and deep cultural heritage of African Americans, while the poignant "Mother to Son" conveys a message of resilience and perseverance in the face of hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1926
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Poetry
700 1 _aVan Vechten, Carl,
_d1880-1964
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015003918763&seq=1
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74745
999 _c115470
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