The Poems Of John C. Langston

By John C. Langston

Book Overview

The Poems of John C. Langston is a collection of poetry written by John C. Langston and published in 1880. Langston was an African American writer, lawyer, and politician who lived during the 19th century. The book includes a variety of poems, ranging from love and nature to race and social justice. Langston's poetry is characterized by its use of vivid imagery, powerful metaphors, and lyrical language. The collection also includes a preface by Langston, in which he discusses his inspiration for writing and his hopes for the impact of his work. The Poems of John C. Langston provides a unique glimpse into the life and perspective of an important figure in African American history and literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120338212
• ISBN13: 9781120338211
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"