The Poetry of Claude McKay

Released: January 8, 2025
Length: 1 hr 3 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Deadtree Publishing

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This audiobook chronicles the life of Festus Claudius McKay, a Jamaican poet and activist born on September 15, 1890. From his early fascination with English literature to his influential role in the Harlem Renaissance, McKay's journey reflects his dedication to social justice and reform. As he navigated various roles, including police constable and teacher, his interests evolved, culminating in a deep engagement with Catholicism. Despite battling illness in his later years, McKay's contributions to poetry and literature remain significant until his death in 1948.

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