{"product_id":"selected-poems-by-langston-hughes","title":"Selected Poems by Langston Hughes","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Langston Hughes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789365615036\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poetry, African American Literature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e AEDHA Imprints\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelected Poems\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eLangston Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful collection that highlights the brilliance of one of the most influential voices in Harlem Renaissance literature. Hughes’ poetry captures the \u003cstrong\u003eessence of African American life, struggle, resilience, and hope\u003c\/strong\u003e, using simple yet deeply evocative language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection includes some of Hughes’ most celebrated works, such as \u003cstrong\u003e“The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” “I, Too,” “Dream Deferred,” “The Weary Blues,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Theme for English B.”\u003c\/strong\u003e His poetry reflects themes of \u003cstrong\u003eracial identity, social justice, dreams, and the everyday lives of Black Americans\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending jazz rhythms, blues influences, and folk traditions into his verse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHughes’ work is \u003cstrong\u003elyrical, accessible, and profoundly moving\u003c\/strong\u003e, making his poetry a cornerstone of \u003cstrong\u003e20th-century American literature\u003c\/strong\u003e. His ability to \u003cstrong\u003espeak for the oppressed while celebrating Black culture and resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures that his poetry remains timeless. \u003cem\u003eSelected Poems\u003c\/em\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eessential read\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a powerful testament to Hughes’ enduring legacy as a poet of the people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eA collection of Hughes’ most renowned poems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eExplores themes of racial justice, dreams, and cultural identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eA must-read for poetry lovers, students, and scholars of African American literature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eBlends jazz rhythms, blues influences, and folk traditions with poetry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLangston Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e (1902–1967) was a pioneering \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican American poet, playwright, and social activist\u003c\/strong\u003e, best known as a leading voice of the \u003cstrong\u003eHarlem Renaissance\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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