Langston Hughes: Poems

What emotions is Langston Hughes trying to evoke in "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"

from the poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"

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The speaker evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for his African heritage. The speaker serves as a voice for all African Americans, as he traces their lineage to the cradles of civilization.

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