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"The Weary Blues" Poem by Langston Hughes
| Content Provider | WatchKnowLearn |
|---|---|
| Description | This is a video in black-and-white that includes footage of Cab Calloway playing saxophone jazz at Roseland, and a dancing man, while Langston Hughes' poem "The Weary Blues" is recited like a languid croon. Blues music accompanies the recitation. Street scenes shown the streets of New York City, The Savoy, The Plantation, a dancing woman's shadow, a singing man, Bop City, No text is included. The picture quality is vintage; sound quality is exceptional. This poem won first prize in the poetry section of the 1925 Opportunity magazine literary contest, and launched his literary career. His first volume of poetry, also titled The Weary Blues, appeared in 1926. Portrait of Langston Hughes, Feb. 29, 1936; by Carl Van Vechten, Library of Congress. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights License | Proprietary |
| Subject Keyword | Langston k-12 Hughes homeschool homeschooling home school parents educational videos k12 preK-12 Reading Literature Poetry and Sonnets Language Arts American Hughes, Langston |
| Content Type | Video |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Self Learning Lecture |
| Time Required | PT4M23S |
| Education Level | Class XI Class XII Class X |
| Pedagogy | Lecture cum Demonstration |
| Resource Type | Poetry |
| Subject | Poetry |
