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He reminds us that African American history has deep roots.

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'The Negro Speaks of Rivers,' by Langston Hughes is a profound poem about the heritage of the African American people. It speaks of their importance in the world's civilizations and of their right to share a part of this legacy. Just as rivers flowed from the beginning of time, their spirit is as old and as continuous in the flow of life.

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The Negro Speaks of Rivers, a poem written by Langston Hughes at a time of great racial injustice, inequality, and intolerance celebrated the voice and soul of the black community in America. He began the poem as his train crossed the Mississippi River, where he was inspired by its beauty and role in sustaining slavery in America.

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When was The Negro Speaks of Rivers created?

The Negro Speaks of Rivers was created in 1921.


What was Langston Hughes' first poem?

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What is one refrain in the negro speaks of the rivers?

In "The Negro Speaks of Rivers", one refrain is "I've known rivers." This is a lyric poem in free verse by Langston Hughes.


In the negro speaks of rivers What does poet use rivers to symbolize?

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What is Langston huighes first published poem?

Langston Hughes' first published poem is titled "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," which was published in the magazine The Crisis in 1921.


Is the Negro Speaks of Rivers written in free verse?

No, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by Langston Hughes is not written in free verse. It follows a structured, traditional poetic form using regular stanzas and rhythmic patterns.


What are some poems by Langston Hughes?

His most popular is "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"


What is the Plot of Negro speaks of rivers?

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What was Langston Hughes most famous poem?

The Negro Speaks of Rivers


What were the rivers that hughes mentioned in the negro speaks of rivers?

Euphrates river, Mississippi river, Congo river and the nile river.


Who is the speaker in Negro Speaks of Rivers?

Langston Hughes that's the author the speaker is the black community


In the negro speaks of rivers what does the poet about African American history?

it is a long history related to the beginning of civilization- apex