Introduction Langston Hughes wrote the poem “Let America Be America Again” in 1935, and it was released the next year. While traveling by train from New York City to Ohio and thinking on his existence as a struggling author during the Great Depression, Hughes composed the poem. In the poem, Hughes expresses his own disappointment … Read more
Introduction This poem like most of his other poems is all about hope for equality and end of discrimination against the Blacks in America. The poem consists of 16 lines which can be divided into four stanzas having four lines each. The rhyme scheme of the poem is ABCB. Summary Stanza 1 The poem begins … Read more
Introduction The poem “I Too Sing America” by Langston Hughes is a symbolic poem. The poem begins and ends with “I, too” that conveys something quite deep and profound. The word “I” does not merely refer to the poet but symbolizes the whole Balck Race of African-Americans who have been considered as 2nd class citizens … Read more
Introduction The poem Dreams by Langston Hughes is quite short, comprising of two stanzas only. The poem makes the reader understand the importance of dreams in his/her life. Dreams are something that the poet probably synonymizes with hope. In this context according to the poet, our life is nothing and meaningless without dreams. It is … Read more
Introduction The poem Still Here written by Langston Hughes is full of grammatical errors that have been deliberately made probably to challenge the Supremacy of Whites over the language. Langston Hughes, an African-American has suffered discrimination on the basis of his color. Throughout the ages, Blacks have remained as slaves and have never been considered … Read more
Introduction The poem Life is Fine written by Langston Hughes is about a lover who has probably been deceived by his beloved (baby) and is thinking of committing suicide. He tries twice to kill himself but reverts back by giving some reasons which reflect that he still has a will to live his life and ultimately … Read more
Introduction The poem Harlem (A Dream Deferred) is written by African-American Poet Langston Hughes at the time of the Harlem Renaissance. The poet talks about a dream which is deferred or delayed. The dream is that of equality and freedom for the African-Americans who have been discriminated against on the basis of their color in America … Read more
