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100 1 _aJohnson, James Weldon,
_d1871-1938
245 1 0 _aFifty Years, & Other Poems
246 1 _a50 Years, and Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
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 _aRelease date is 2006-03-01
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Fifty Years, & Other Poems" by James Weldon Johnson is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, notably around the time of the Harlem Renaissance. This compilation reflects the experiences, struggles, and aspirations of the African American community in the aftermath of emancipation, weaving together themes of racial identity, social justice, and personal longing through lyrical verse and dialect expressions. In "Fifty Years," the titular poem serves as a profound reflection on the historical journey of African Americans from slavery to freedom, capturing both the triumphs and tribulations faced along the way. The collection includes various pieces that delve into topics such as love, memory, and the beauty of life, often employing vivid imagery and emotional depth to convey the complexities of the human experience. Johnson also explores the rich cultural heritage of Black America, whether through spirituals, personal meditations, or critiques of societal issues, ultimately calling for recognition, empathy, and justice. Each poem resonates with a unique voice and offers valuable insight into the social landscape of Johnson's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Poetry
700 1 _aMatthews, Brander,
_d1852-1929
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17884
999 _c59270
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