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The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes (Vintage Classics) Paperback – October 31, 1995

by Langston Hughes (Author), Arnold Rampersad (Editor)
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The definitive sampling of a writer whose poems were “at the forefront of the Harlem Renaissance and of modernism itself, and today are fundamentals of American culture” (OPRAH Magazine).

Here, for the first time, are all the poems that Langston Hughes published during his lifetime, arranged in the general order in which he wrote them. Lyrical and pungent, passionate and polemical, the result is a treasure of a book, the essential collection of a poet whose words have entered our common language.

The collection spans five decades, and is comprised of 868 poems (nearly 300 of which never before appeared in book form) with annotations by Arnold Rampersad and David Roessel.Alongside such famous works as "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and Montage of a Dream Deferred, The Collected Poems includes Hughes's lesser-known verse for children; topical poems distributed through the Associated Negro Press; and poems such as "Goodbye Christ" that were once suppressed.
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    October 31, 1995
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  6. ISBN-10
    0679764089
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0679764083
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“Langston Hughes is a titanic figure in 20th-century American literature . . . a powerful interpreter of the American experience.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer

"The ultimate book for both the dabbler and serious scholar. [Hughes] is sumptuous and sharp, playful and sparse, grounded in an earthy music. This book is a glorious revelation." —Boston Globe

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"The ultimate book for both the dabbler and serious scholar--. [Hughes] is sumptuous and sharp, playful and sparse, grounded in an earthy music--. This book is a glorious revelation."--Boston Globe

Spanning five decades and comprising 868 poems (nearly 300 of which have never before appeared in book form), this magnificent volume is the definitive sampling of a writer who has been called the poet laureate of African America--and perhaps our greatest popular poet since Walt Whitman.  Here, for the first time, are all the poems that Langston Hughes published during his lifetime, arranged in the general order in which he wrote them and annotated by Arnold Rampersad and David Roessel.

Alongside such famous works as "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and Montage of a Dream Deferred, The Collected Poems includes the author's lesser-known verse for children; topical poems distributed through the Associated Negro Press; and poems such as "Goodbye Christ" that were once suppressed.  Lyrical and pungent, passionate and polemical, the result is a treasure of a book, the essential collection of a poet whose words have entered our common language.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage; Annotated edition (October 31, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 736 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0679764089
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0679764083
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP0L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.24 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.05 x 1.89 x 9.16 inches
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    James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri.

    He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form called jazz poetry. Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. He famously wrote about the period that "the negro was in vogue", which was later paraphrased as "when Harlem was in vogue".

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I’m only a few poems in but Langston Hughes was one of a kind! His poems make you feel like you are right there going through whatever situation it was that he was speaking on. This is definitely a great choice
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Booker
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive collection of Langson's works.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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This is a comprehensive collection of the works of Langston Hughes; which work speaks for itself.
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deborah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
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Love used it to read
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Alden Bader
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Langston
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
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I love Langston
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Mark Anthony
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2021
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This is a great collection of the poet's work. They are nicely organized according to their release. The only drawback is tha it's a very thick paperback and the binding isn't holding up the best.
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Charles Freedom Long
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2022
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"Hang yourself, poet, in your own words.
Otherwise, you are dead,"
Langston Hughes
A worthy follow-up to reading The Big Sea, --- all of Langston Hughes poetry, separated into sections by the dates he wrote them. Some absolute treasures here. Quotable, memorable.
I would say more, but I am overwhelmed by his work. His jazz-poems, his unabashed blackness, his voice crying in the wilderness for justice. Poems like The Ne Cabaret Girl, I thought it was Tangiers I wanted, Porter, Aesthete in Harlem, and the unforgettable Advertisement for the Waldorf Astoria, are only a few of the gems you will find here.
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charles jones
5.0 out of 5 stars His collection of Poems never been seen
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023
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I admire Langston Hughes and what he stood for and the wander of his life and mind.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good anthology, but check for misprints
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2019
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I bought this book for school. It’s a great edition with clear and easy to read pages. Hughes poems come to life. I am upset though that there is an ink blob on one of the pages. I didn’t notice until I came to the page in my reading. I can’t return this, since I’ve already written in the margins. I recommend this edition, but check your book before you commit to keeping it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good anthology, but check for misprints
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2019
I bought this book for school. It’s a great edition with clear and easy to read pages. Hughes poems come to life. I am upset though that there is an ink blob on one of the pages. I didn’t notice until I came to the page in my reading. I can’t return this, since I’ve already written in the margins. I recommend this edition, but check your book before you commit to keeping it!
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T. L. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Poetry Defines The Times in a Timeless Way
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017
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The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes edited by Arnold Rampersad, Editor, and David Roessel, Associate Editor covers the poetry Langston Hughes wrote during his life. Hughes tackled myriad issues throughout his lifetime without apology. His language, though lyrical, is also often blunt and leaves little to interpretation though it invokes intense imagery at times. I felt a wide range of emotions as I read The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes. The poems depicted a life I'll never life while offering insight into the reality of others in a way that forced me to think about my own existence in the world and how I interact with those around me. Authenticity rings through Hughes's work even when he paints moments that feel a bit fantastical. I took my time reading these poems because many are intense and require thought while others are lighthearted observations on life. I was, at times, surprised at how much punch some of Hughes's shorter works contained. The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes reminded me how important poetry is to the narrative of our lives and history being made around us even in the moments that seem the most ordinary to us.
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John Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Harlem renaissance hero. A true voice of the black experience in America.
Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2022
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This man did it all.He wrote amazing books and plays. He worked on cargo ships and travelled to exotic places, including the Asian Soviet republics. his poetry speaks of deep and tragic racism that inspired him to survive and document his truth.
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Mike Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greats
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2023
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Great collection to browse
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Balkrishna Kabra
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in India on September 22, 2019
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A great book of poems. Hundreds of poems to read. And the cost very reasonable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars parfait mais...
Reviewed in France on December 2, 2018
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superbe mais ..ouvrage de référence .parfait , instructif .a conseiller , un regret envoi bâclé comme souvent sur amazon . défaut de protection de l'envoi . 5 étoiles sinon comité de censure de Amazon bloque le commentaire
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4.0 out of 5 stars ペーパーバック
Reviewed in Japan on December 20, 2012
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ペーパーバックだからと気楽に注文しましたが、何の何の……。　立派な書籍でした。
L.ヒューズは木島始さんの訳でしか知りませんでしたが、今回、L.ヒューズがもっと好きになりました。
さらに、木島始さんの訳がどんなに素晴らしいものであったか、見直しました。
木島始さんがもっと好きになりました。
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