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This collection brings together thirteen carefully selected poems by Langston Hughes, each reflecting facets of African American culture and city life. Written in Hughes’s signature lyrical style, the poems celebrate community, identity, and everyday moments. Designed for a younger audience, the anthology offers approachable language and engaging rhythms that invite readers to explore the vibrant world of American poetry and the African American experience.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Langston Hughes
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