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Read the full text of I, Too, a powerful poem by Langston Hughes that expresses his identity as an African American and his vision of a better America. Learn about the poem's context, themes, and analysis on Poetry Foundation.
A poem by Langston Hughes that portrays American racism as experienced by a black man. The speaker denies the white people's claim to be America and declares his right to sit at the table with them. The poem uses various poetic devices and symbols to express the speaker's identity and message.
1967. I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen. When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I'll be at the table. When company comes. Nobody'll dare. Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,” Then. Besides, They'll see how beautiful I am. And be ashamed— I, too, am America.
"I, Too" is a poem written by Langston Hughes that shows a want for equality through patience whilst going against the idea that patriotism is limited by race. It was first published in Hughes' first volume of poetry, The Weary Blues in 1926.
8 de dez. de 2013 · Langston Hughes — I, too. Avesso que sou a efemérides com pretexto necrófilo, passo habitualmente esses eventos mediáticos em silêncio. A morte de Mandela, no que pode significar do fim de um tempo, leva-me a recordar o belo poema de Langston Hughes (1902-1967)I, Too. Eu, também, canto América. Sou o irmão negro.
Summary & Analysis. In 1926, Langston Hughes became a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance with the publication of his debut poetry collection, The Weary Blues. “I, Too” was among the poems included in that landmark collection (though under the title “Epilogue”), and it quickly became a key text of Black empowerment.
Listen to and read the poem 'I, Too' by Langston Hughes, a free verse about the African American experience and the American Dream. The poem expresses the speaker's pride, hope and defiance in the face of racism and oppression.
