Harlem Shadows: The Poems of Claude McKay (1922)

Harlem Shadows: The Poems of Claude McKay is a collection of poems written by Jamaican-American writer Claude McKay and originally published in 1922. The poems explore themes of race, identity, love, and politics, drawing on McKay's experiences as a black man living in America during the early 20th century. The collection is considered a seminal work of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that celebrated African-American art and literature. McKay's poetry is known for its musicality and use of vernacular language, as well as its political and social commentary. The poems in Harlem Shadows range from the deeply personal to the broadly political, exploring the complexities of race relations and the struggle for equality in America. Through his poetry, McKay offers a powerful critique of the injustices and inequalities faced by black Americans, while also celebrating the beauty and resilience of black culture. Harlem Shadows remains a significant work in the canon of African-American literature, and a testament to the enduring power of poetry to inspire and provoke change.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.