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Color

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Color by Countee Cullen is a beautiful collection of poetry that explores themes of race, identity, and love. Cullen's mastery of language is evident in every line, as he skillfully weaves together imagery and emotion to create powerful and evocative verses.

The poems in this collection are both thought-provoking and deeply moving, as Cullen grapples with the complexities of being a Black man in America during a time of great racial tension. His words are a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing one's identity and standing up against injustice.

Overall, Color is a stunning work of poetry that is sure to resonate with readers of all backgrounds. Cullen's ability to capture the beauty and pain of the human experience is truly remarkable, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of race and identity.

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Countee Cullen’s poetry in Color contemplates Black Americans’ fractured sense of self—at once spiritually tied to homelands where their ancestors were kidnapped and rooted in the white supremacist society where they live. With poems about love, tradition, the intertwined lives of Black people and whites, and the experience of a "Negro in a day like this," Color is a profound early work of the Harlem Renaissance. The collection’s most famous poem is "Heritage".


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