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Langston Hughes and Arnold Rampersad - The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes and Arnold Rampersad - The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes

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Rising Above the Hatred

by Bar2969 , May 16 '02
Pros: Stirs the soul
Cons: None
In the beginning...

Sometimes near the water something stirs within my soul and a feeling of serenity settles over me. Over eighty years ago a majestic American River similarly inspired a young writer. That writer was Langston...
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Making Statements (The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes)

by bethaniej , Sep 11 '01
Pros: Every poem Hughes has ever published
Cons: Every poem Hughes has ever published
“Bombings in Dixie

It is not enough to mourn
And not enough to pray
Sackcloth and Ashes anyhow,
Save for another day

For the Lord God Himself
Would hardly desire
That men be burned to death—
And bless...
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Excellent collection of a favorite poet.

by jdcorley , Jul 06 '00
Pros: A brilliant poet, a comprehensive collection.
Cons: Hughes' variety means not all tastes will always be satisfied.
Langston Hughes is often a collected poet, but I have never seen a collection as diverse as this.

Hughes entered the poetic scene of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s, and continued to publish until his death in 1967. This volume collects...
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One of the best poets ever

by Love_Bug , Jan 01 '00
Pros: Wonderful words of emotion
Cons: None
Langston Hughes speaks with just the right amount of anger, love, and trust. He doesn't overdue any emotions. Langston Hughes speaks out about racism in a very eloquent way, as well as telling you in no uncertain terms the way in which he feels toward...
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A fabulous, lengthy collection

by lauren_m , Dec 10 '99
Pros: The most complete collection of Hughes' poems I've ever seen
Cons: Poems are organized by year, not by subject matter
This collection contains a whopping 850+ poems by Langston Hughes, the "poet laureate of Harlem". The poems span Hughes' lifetime, and contain such famous works as "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "I, Too" alongside...
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A Poet of Great Success!!

by blanky , Jun 07 '01
Pros: Poems address several themes!!
Cons: Poems are short!!
Langston Hughes is a great African American poet of all times. Through is works he addresses the themes of racial affirmation and pride, theme and variation of African American music, racial protest and unfullfilled dreams. He wrote When Sue Wears Red...
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