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*I Wonder as I Wander* is the second volume of Langston Hughes’s autobiographical series, following the earlier *The Big Sea*. The book provides a reflective look at Hughes’s life, his development as a poet, and his experiences as a prominent African American literary figure. Readers gain insight into his personal growth and artistic influences within the broader context of American poetry.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Langston Hughes
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