A long way from home - Mckay, Claude
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A Long Way from Home is the remarkable autobiography of Claude McKay, one of the most influential voices of the Harlem Renaissance. Written with candor and lyrical grace, McKay recounts his journey from rural Jamaica to the bustling streets of Harlem and beyond, offering vivid reflections on race, identity, and exile. Through his experiences as a poet, activist, and world traveler, McKay examines the complexities of belonging and the struggles of being both a Black man and an artist in the early 20th century. Blending personal narrative with political insight, this book stands as both a…mehr

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A Long Way from Home is the remarkable autobiography of Claude McKay, one of the most influential voices of the Harlem Renaissance. Written with candor and lyrical grace, McKay recounts his journey from rural Jamaica to the bustling streets of Harlem and beyond, offering vivid reflections on race, identity, and exile. Through his experiences as a poet, activist, and world traveler, McKay examines the complexities of belonging and the struggles of being both a Black man and an artist in the early 20th century. Blending personal narrative with political insight, this book stands as both a literary milestone and a powerful testament to the global dimensions of the African diaspora.
Autorenporträt
Claude McKay was a writer and poet. Born in Jamaica in 1889 to peasant farmers, he wrote poetry and fiction about Black life in Jamaica and America. His books include Harlem Shadows (1922); Constab Ballads (1912); and Songs of Jamaica (1912), as well as a number of novels and short-story collections. A key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, he was also involved in many social causes, particularly in the fight for racial justice. He died in Chicago in 1948.