The Weary Blues

Released: June 18, 2026
Length: 21 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: SNR Audio

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Inspired by the vibrant rhythm of Harlem nights, The Weary Blues is a groundbreaking poetry collection by Langston Hughes that encapsulates the beauty, sorrow, and resilience of Black life in America. Fusing jazz rhythms with compelling storytelling, these poems resonate with themes of longing, pride, and the quest for freedom—maintaining their power and relevance since their original publication during the Harlem Renaissance.

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