| Author |
McKay, Claude, 1890-1948 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Eastman, Max, 1883-1969 |
| Title |
Harlem shadows : the poems of Claude McKay
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Harlem Shadows: The Poems of Claude McKay" by Claude McKay is a collection of poetry crafted during the early 20th century. This book captures the essence of McKay's experiences as a Black man navigating life in America, exploring themes of identity, race, love, and the deep yearnings of the human spirit. The poems reflect McKay’s personal struggles as well as the broader experiences of the African American community during this period. In "Harlem Shadows," McKay's poetry spans a broad emotional landscape, blending vivid imagery with poignant social commentary. The poems range from expressions of love and nostalgia for his Jamaican homeland to stark depictions of the pain and injustice faced by Black individuals in America. Notable pieces like "If We Must Die" illustrate a call to resilience and dignity in the face of oppression, while "The Harlem Dancer" reveals the bittersweet nature of allure and exploitation. McKay's work resonates with both personal and collective struggles, making it a significant contribution not only to African American literature but also to the universal themes of humanity, love, and the quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Poetry
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| Subject |
Jamaican Americans -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64989 |
| Release Date |
Apr 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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