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2023-04-14
Public domain in the USA.
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Cullen, Countee
1903
1946
Carter, James S.
Porter, Countee LeRoy
25021678
Color
$aUnited States :$bHarper & Brothers, $c1925.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_(Countee_Cullen_book)
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"Color" by Countee Cullen is a collection of poems published in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of race, identity, love, and the complex emotions tethered to the experience of being a Black individual in America. Written during the Harlem Renaissance, it reflects on the struggles and beauty of African American culture and existence. The poems within "Color" cover a wide array of subjects, often illuminating the pain and joy intertwined within the Black experience. Through lyrical elegance and powerful imagery, Cullen addresses personal and collective histories, examining concepts of heritage and belonging. Notable pieces such as "Yet Do I Marvel" and "Heritage" delve into the poet's internal conflicts regarding race and spirituality, while others, like "Incident," recount painful memories of discrimination and the impact of societal prejudice. The collection balances these heavier themes with expressions of love and appreciation for beauty and life, ultimately crafting a profound commentary on the complexities of Black identity and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/colorcul00cull/page/n5/mode/2up
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Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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