Project Gutenberg 2024-11-16 Public domain in the USA. 266 Hughes, Langston 1902 1967 Hughes, James Langston Van Vechten, Carl 1880 1964 Vetchen, Carl Van Vechten, Carl Van 26004730 The weary blues $aNew York :$bAlfred A. Knopf, $c1926. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weary_Blues "The Weary Blues" by Langston Hughes is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1920s. The book emphasizes the experience of African American life, particularly showcasing themes of struggle, joy, identity, and the rich cultural heritage of Black America, including elements of jazz and blues music. In this collection, Hughes paints a vivid portrait of inner city life, capturing the rhythm and mood of Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance. The poems explore a wide range of subjects, from the melancholy of the titular "Weary Blues" to the lively scenes of a Harlem cabaret in "Jazzonia." His work reflects personal experiences and broader societal issues, such as race relations and the African American experience, while infusing music and emotional depth throughout. Notable pieces like "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" emphasize the historical roots and deep cultural heritage of African Americans, while the poignant "Mother to Son" conveys a message of resilience and perseverance in the face of hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015003918763&seq=1 20241111180801hughes 1926 US Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en African Americans -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 135216 2025-06-29T12:33:31.656937 text/html 109444 2024-11-15T18:50:52 text/html 150364 2025-06-29T12:33:38.195891 application/epub+zip 146764 2025-06-29T12:33:34.178894 application/epub+zip 100048 2025-06-29T12:33:33.243900 application/epub+zip 298896 2025-06-29T12:33:41.142907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244650 2025-06-29T12:33:37.486892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 65564 2025-06-29T12:33:31.058908 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45846 2024-11-15T18:50:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16290 2025-06-29T12:33:41.283865 application/rdf+xml 10835 2025-06-29T12:33:33.483941 image/jpeg 2770 2025-06-29T12:33:33.361946 image/jpeg 132903 2025-06-29T12:33:31.668934 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia