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Fifty Years & Other Poems
'Fifty Years & Other Poems' Summary
Fifty Years & Other Poems is a collection of poems by James Weldon Johnson, a pioneering African American writer and activist. The collection spans Johnson's entire career, from his early days as a student at Atlanta University to his later years as a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
The poems in Fifty Years & Other Poems explore a wide range of topics, including race, identity, love, loss, and hope. The collection is divided into two parts: the first part, "Fifty Years," includes poems that commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation; the second part, "Other Poems," includes a variety of other poems on a range of topics.
One of the most famous poems in Fifty Years & Other Poems is "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which is often referred to as the "Black National Anthem." The poem was written in 1900 by Johnson and his brother Rosamond, and it has become a powerful symbol of hope and resilience for African Americans.
Other notable poems in the collection include "The Creation," "O Black and Unknown Bards," and "Brothers." These poems explore the African American experience in a variety of ways, from the spiritual and historical to the personal and intimate.
Fifty Years & Other Poems is a powerful and moving collection of poems that offers a unique glimpse into the life and experiences of an African American man in the early 20th century. The collection is a must-read for anyone interested in African American literature or American history.
Johnson's poems are written in a variety of styles, including free verse, traditional rhymed verse, and dialect poetry. His use of language is both lyrical and powerful. He is able to capture the beauty and complexity of the human experience in his poetry.
Overall, Fifty Years & Other Poems is a powerful and moving collection of poems that offers a unique glimpse into the life and experiences of an African American man in the early 20th century. The collection is a must-read for anyone interested in African American literature or American history.
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James Weldon Johnson was an American writer and civil rights activist. He was married to civil rights activist Grace Nail Johnson. Johnson was a leader of the National Associa...
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