The weary blues
Book • 1926
Langston Hughes' 'The Weary Blues' is a poetry collection that captures the African-American experience through jazz and blues rhythms.
Hughes's poems explore themes of identity, struggle, and resilience within the black community.
His innovative use of musical forms and vernacular language brings a unique voice to American literature.
The collection is a significant contribution to the Harlem Renaissance and a powerful expression of the cultural and emotional landscape of the era.
Hughes's poems explore themes of identity, struggle, and resilience within the black community.
His innovative use of musical forms and vernacular language brings a unique voice to American literature.
The collection is a significant contribution to the Harlem Renaissance and a powerful expression of the cultural and emotional landscape of the era.
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Mentioned by Tom Lutz in the context of the Harlem Renaissance and a dinner held by Charles Johnson.
Tom Lutz, "1925: A Literary Encyclopedia" (Rare Bird Books, 2025)
