Search results
May 30, 1903 – January 9, 1946. American poet, novelist, children's writer, and playwright. Heritage. What is Africa to me: Copper sun or scarlet sea, Jungle star or jungle track, Strong bronzed men, or regal black. Women from whose loins I sprang. When the birds of Eden sang? One three centuries removed. From the scenes his fathers loved,
Thoughts in a Zoo. By Countee Cullen. Share. They in their cruel traps, and we in ours, Survey each other’s rage, and pass the hours. Commiserating each the other’s woe, To mitigate his own pain’s fiery glow. Man could but little proffer in exchange. Save that his cages have a larger range.
White stars is no less lovely being dark, And there are buds that cannot bloom at all. In light, but crumple, piteous, and fall; So in the dark we hide the heart that bleeds, And wait, and tend our agonizing seeds. Copyright Credit: Countee Cullen, “From the Dark Tower” from My Soul’s High Song: The Collected Writings of Countee Cullen.
- Any Human to Another. In Countee Cullen’s poem, ‘Any Human to Another,’ the speaker describes how essential human interaction is. He also reveals how one person suffering affects everyone.
- Atlantic City Waiter. ‘Atlantic City Waiter’ by Countee Cullen is a deeply thoughtful poem. In it, Cullen describes the actions, strength, and pride of an Atlantic City waiter.
- From the Dark Tower. ‘From the Dark Tower’ by Countee Cullen is a thoughtful poem about the Black experience. It suggests that there is a brighter future on the horizon.
- Incident. ‘Incident’ by Countee Cullen describes a terrible incident from the poet’s youth that occurred when he was happily visiting Baltimore. Once riding in old Baltimore,
Countee Cullen was a significant figure of the Harlem Renaissance, a period of extraordinary artistic and intellectual flourishing among Black Americans in the 1920s and 1930s. He is primarily known for his poetry, which often explores themes of race, identity, love, and faith.
The poem depicts nature’s vibrant renewal, with images of blossoming flowers and lively landscapes. Through this portrayal, Cullen emphasizes how nature’s changing seasons are intertwined with the poet’s enduring presence and artistic influence.
People also ask
How does Countee Cullen analyze poetry?
Which is a good poem by Countee Cullen?
Who was Countee Cullen?
What does Countee Cullen say about John Keats?
Was Countee Cullen made eternally to weep?
What does from the Dark Tower by Countee Cullen mean?
Lines to My Father. By Countee Cullen. The many sow, but only the chosen reap; Happy the wretched host if Day be brief, That with the cool oblivion of sleep. A dawnless Night may soothe the smart of grief. If from the soil our sweat enriches sprout. One meagre blossom for our hands to cull,
