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The Ways of White Folks
by Langston Hughes
by Langston Hughes
Beautifully written short stories that serve a slice of historical perspective to which I don't usually have access. Hughes' language is rich and detailed.
Hughes' depiction of white people is...unfavorable, ranging from condescending rich liberals fixated on the "primitive" expressions of those exotic dark people - to overt discrimination and brutality. Unsurprising, considering the racial climate of America in the 30's...and today. His depiction of black people is appreciative and broad, if a bit sugar-coated.
However, all the white folks depicted seem to be of a privileged class. There's no real acknowledgment of poor whites, except as some sort of minor "white trash" backdrop.
Hughes' depiction of white people is...unfavorable, ranging from condescending rich liberals fixated on the "primitive" expressions of those exotic dark people - to overt discrimination and brutality. Unsurprising, considering the racial climate of America in the 30's...and today. His depiction of black people is appreciative and broad, if a bit sugar-coated.
However, all the white folks depicted seem to be of a privileged class. There's no real acknowledgment of poor whites, except as some sort of minor "white trash" backdrop.
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Started Reading
January 1, 2008
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Finished Reading
January 26, 2008
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