The Weary Blues

Focusing on the Harlem Renaissance, this collection showcases Langston Hughes' innovative jazz poetry, blending lyrical beauty with poignant social commentary on racism and inequality. Published in 1926, it features iconic works like "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and the empowering "I, too, sing America," reflecting the vibrancy and struggles of the African-American experience. Hughes' evocative imagery captures the essence of blues music while addressing deeper societal issues, solidifying his legacy as a pivotal 20th-century writer.