About the book
From the publication of his first book in 1926, Langston Hughes was hailed as the poet laureate of black America, the first to commemorate the experience of African Americans in a voice that no reader, black or white, could fail to hear. Lyrical and pungent, passionate and polemical, this volume is a treasure-an essential collection of the work of a poet whose words have entered our common language.
Editions of Hughes: Poems
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375405518
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From the publication of his first book in 1926, Langston Hughes was hailed as the poet laureate of black America, the first to commemorate the experience of African Americans in a voice that no reader, black or white, could fail to hear. Lyrical and pungent, passionate and polemical, this volume is a treasure-an essential collection of the work of a poet whose words have entered our common language.
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What is Hughes: Poems about?
From the publication of his first book in 1926, Langston Hughes was hailed as the poet laureate of black America, the first to commemorate the experience of African Americans in a voice that no reader, black or white, could fail to hear. Lyrical and pungent, passionate and polemical, this volume is a treasure-an essential collection of the work of a poet whose words have entered our common language.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hughes: Poems?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Hughes: Poems?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375405518
Is Hughes: Poems part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hughes: Poems?
David Roessel, Langston Hughes
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hughes: Poems is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375405518)
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