Gather Up Yo' Fine Clothes

by Langston Hughes

Gather Up Yo' Fine Clothes is Langston Hughes' second book of poetry. Its launch caused controversy, not only because of its original title, Fine Clothes to the Jew, but also because of its portrayal of Black people.

The collection draws on the cadence of the blues to highlight the joys and sorrows of common Black folk. Fine Clothes' reception from the Black community highlighted opposing beliefs about representation and respectability...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BSY2FYPP
• ISBN13: 9798218138653
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: 3005 Enterprises LLC
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"