Poetry · Chapters

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Chapter companions for Poetry by Langston Hughes.

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Chapter 1
Fairies
The poem reflects on the ethereal nature of fairies, suggesting they are crafted from the dust of dreams and the colors of old memories, making them marvelous and enchanting beings.
Chapter 2
Winter Sweetness
A brief, whimsical poem depicting a small house covered in snow, with a child peeping from its window, evoking a sense of cozy sweetness.
Chapter 3
Signs of Spring
A joyful celebration of spring's arrival through vivid imagery of sunshine, blue skies, green trees, gardens, butterflies, gentle winds, a glowing moon, and bird songs.
Chapter 4
An April Rain Song
A lyrical celebration of April rain, inviting the reader to embrace its sensory gifts—kisses, lullabies, and playful tunes—and expressing a deep love for the rain's gentle presence on roofs and streets.
Chapter 5
The Negro Speaks of Rivers
The speaker reflects on the deep, ancient connection between Black people and the world's great rivers, tracing a lineage from the Euphrates to the Mississippi, and asserting that this heritage has enriched the soul.

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