Publisher's Synopsis
""An Anthology of Verse by American Negroes"" is a collection of poems written by African American poets, edited by Newman Ivey White. The book was first published in 1924 and has since become a classic in African American literature. The anthology includes works by prominent poets such as Paul Laurence Dunbar, Langston Hughes, and Countee Cullen, as well as lesser-known poets. The poems cover a range of themes, including racial identity, social injustice, love, and spirituality. The collection provides a glimpse into the experiences and perspectives of African Americans during the early 20th century. White's introduction to the anthology provides historical context and insight into the significance of African American poetry. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African American literature, poetry, or history.1924. This work represents meritorious work in the study of a field of American literature somewhat neglected and for the purpose of providing all peoples material in a convenient form for the study of a body of poetic work. The verses are edited with a critical introduction, biographical sketches of the authors, and also contain bibliographical notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
