The Book of American Negro Poetry by James Weldon Johnson

The Book of American Negro Poetry

James Weldon Johnson

186 pages first pub 1922 (view editions) user-added

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This anthology is ideal for readers seeking to explore the profound cultural and historical contributions of African American poets through thought-provoking and introspective verse.

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THE BOOK OF AMERICAN NEGRO POETRY by James Weldon JohnsonJames Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 - June 26, 1938) was an American writer and civil rights activist. He was married to civil rights activist Grace Nail Johnson. Johnson was a leader of the...

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