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FLATTED FIFTHS by JAMES LANGSTON HUGHES

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: LITTLE CULLUD BOYS WITH BEARDS
Last Line: AND DIG ALL PLAYS.
Subject(s): AFRICAN AMERICANS; JAZZ; MUSIC & MUSICIANS; NEGROES; AMERICAN BLACKS;

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http://xroads.virginia.edu/~asi/musi212/margaret/flatted.html



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