The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes

The Weary Blues

Langston Hughes

128 pages first pub 1925 (editions) user-added

nonfiction classics poetry challenging reflective medium-paced

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Nearly ninety years after its first publication, this celebratory edition of The Weary Blues reminds us of the stunning achievement of Langston Hughes, who was just twenty-four at its first appearance. Beginning with the opening "Proem" (prologue ...

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Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 70%
inspiring 49%
hopeful 34%
challenging 28%
sad 21%
dark 13%
informative 10%
relaxing 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 6%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 30%
slow 11%

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4.38

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