God's Trombones

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Drawing from black church traditions and folklore, this collection features eight poems that serve as sermons, showcasing the rhetorical power of folk preachers. James Weldon Johnson, a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance and civil rights movement, penned this acclaimed work in 1927, further solidifying his literary legacy. The poems reflect deep cultural and spiritual themes, resonating strongly within the African-American community and contributing to discussions on civil rights during a tumultuous era in American history. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.