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VIDEO: Poetry Readings Of Langston Hughes’ Work

We’re continuing our look back at Langston Hughes this week by featuring some audio of his work. Listening to his works (particularly the second and third, which Hughes reads himself) evokes different reactions than reading them – take a listen and let us know which one is your favorite in the comments below. 

“The Dream Keeper + Dreams”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8el4groUto

“A Negro Speaks Of Rivers” (Here Langston Hughes reads his own work)

“I, Too” (Here Langston Hughes reads his own work)

  • Waladi Ali

    November 2, 2012

    I like Langston Hughes poems. Like the “Dreams”, it really inspired me to follow my dream and to never to give up. I have a dream and i want to achieve it real well.

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