“Nothing great or enduring, especially in music, has ever sprung full-fledged and unprecedented from the brain of any master; the best he gives to the world he gathers from the hearts of the people, and runs it through the alembic of his genius.”
Quote by James Weldon Johnson
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The Selected Writings of James Weldon Johnson: Social, political, and literary essays
This book is a compilation of essays by the prominent African American writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson. The essays delve into a variety of subjects including social issues, political matters, and literary analysis. more
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James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson was an American author, poet, musician, and civil rights activist. He is known for his poetry, novels, and musical compositions, and was a significant figure in the American civil rights movement. more
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