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The Book of American Negro Poetry
Paperback
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
Publisher Price: $19.95
ISBN13: 9781636523422
Publisher: Black Legacy Press
Published: Oct 11 2025
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Book of American Negro Poetry edited by James Weldon Johnson is a landmark anthology that brought the voices of African American poets to the forefront of American literature. First published in 1922, this collection was the first of its kind to showcase the depth, artistry, and cultural significance of Black poetry in the United States.
Johnson's insightful introduction provides a historical and critical framework, tracing the evolution of African American verse from its roots in spirituals and folk songs to the emergence of a distinct literary tradition. Featuring poets such as Paul Laurence Dunbar, Claude McKay, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and others, this volume captures the creative spirit and intellectual power that would help define the Harlem Renaissance.
The Book of American Negro Poetry stands as both a celebration of Black expression and a bold declaration of equality through art. It remains an essential collection for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of African American literature and cultural identity.
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