The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes

The Weary Blues

Langston Hughes

82 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

nonfiction classics poetry challenging reflective medium-paced

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The first published poetry collection from the acclaimed Harlem Renaissance poet behind such works as “Montage of a Dream Deferred” and “Life is Fine.”Originally published in 1926, The Weary Blues is Langston Hughes’s first collection of poetry. B...

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Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 71%
inspiring 49%
hopeful 33%
challenging 27%
sad 20%
dark 12%
informative 10%
relaxing 9%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 6%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 29%
slow 11%

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