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Analysis and comments on The Negro Speaks Of Rivers by Langston Hughes

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Comment 17 of 27, added on February 9th, 2006 at 7:08 PM.

This poem is very inspiring and holds a deep meaning to it. It is one of
those poems that you just dont forget and that i will remember!!!!

Emily from United States
Comment 16 of 27, added on December 25th, 2005 at 12:15 PM.

it touches the world's deepest wounds

b
Comment 15 of 27, added on November 23rd, 2005 at 12:49 AM.

The negro speaks of rivers is a poem that touches on the various origins of
civilisation.The poet expresses his knowledge concernig civlisation in
various localities; America,Egypt.He exposes Abraham Lincoln as a key
personality who abolished slavery in America, contributing immensely to her
Civil growth.

Jeffrey Akurang from Ghana
Comment 14 of 27, added on November 2nd, 2005 at 10:59 AM.

this is the best poem i read in a while and it has inspired me to write
potery myself

ricahrd from United States
Comment 13 of 27, added on November 2nd, 2005 at 10:59 AM.

this is the best poem i read in a while and it has inspired me to write
potery myself

ricahrd from United States
Comment 12 of 27, added on October 24th, 2005 at 9:57 AM.

great poem about the black experience.
he's refering Euphrates(Adam and Eve) as if blacks have been here since the
civilization.
Nile and the pyramids---some believe the pyramids were built by black
slaves and some say it was the jewish slaves. Abe Lincoln and New Orleans
refers to Lincoln's first witness of slavery and his determination to stop
it.

Tahn from United States
Comment 11 of 27, added on September 2nd, 2005 at 7:02 PM.

I write poetry, And this is one of my favorite poems ever written, The
first poem I learned to remeber when I had a drama class in the 5th grade.
We had A teacher named Ms. Williams And the main class was The assignment
to write poetry and learn to remeber it no student could never remeber any
of the poetry she gave us to read and that was the first poem I read and I
loved It, I always did love to read and write poetry and Langston Hughes
Inspired me and he was one of the greatest and I feel that he needs to be
a-knowledge better.I'm 24 years old and I love poerty and I will never ever
forget this poem or Langston Hughes.

Ms. Tia from United States
Comment 10 of 27, added on July 16th, 2005 at 1:33 PM.

I really enjoy poems by Langston Hughes this poem to me is the greatest of
all his writings. It shows the depth and continuous cultur of African
Americans. Just like the rivers the spirits and culture will continue on.

Brian from United States
Comment 9 of 27, added on June 20th, 2005 at 7:07 AM.

I think this poem is the best that I have read. It touchs the most deep
of my soul.

migdalis rodriguez
Comment 8 of 27, added on May 12th, 2005 at 8:25 PM.

this poem was very well writen and was a very good poem and i liked reading
it. it was one of the best poems i have read in awhile

jen from United States

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Poet: Langston Hughes
Poem: The Negro Speaks Of Rivers
Added: Feb 20 2003
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Poem of the Day: Oct 19 2005


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