This short book of poetry (21 pages) is a stirring collection of Hughes poems about America. He notes the disconnection of the land of the free not being free for blacks, but remains optimistic that America can be what it dreams. Langston Hughes is one of America's great poets and this short collection reflects his wonderful skills as a writer.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Let America Be America Again - Langston Hughes
This short book of poetry (21 pages) is a stirring collection of Hughes poems about America. He notes the disconnection of the land of the free not being free for blacks, but remains optimistic that America can be what it dreams. Langston Hughes is one of America's great poets and this short collection reflects his wonderful skills as a writer.
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