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The narrative follows an African‑American family struggling with poverty caused by discrimination. The young narrator, surrounded by supportive relatives—his grandmother and later Aunt Tempy—sees the value of education as a path to a brighter future. Despite financial hardships, the family saves and prioritizes learning, hoping the narrator can escape the conditions that limit his options.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Langston Hughes
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