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Quote by Claude McKay

“Upon the clothes behind the tenement, That hang like ghosts suspended from the lines, Linking each flat, but to each indifferent, Incongruous and strange the moonlight shines.”

Quote by Claude McKay

Book:Selected poems

Work

This book compiles a selection of poems that showcase the depth and diversity of the author's poetic voice, exploring a range of subjects and employing different literary techniques. more

Author

Claude McKay, born on September 15, 1889, and died on May 22, 1948, was a prominent American writer. His works are known for their profound social criticism and depiction of the black experience, making him a significant figure in 20th-century American literature. more

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