Searching For Paradise Langston Hughes

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The author provided creative imagery throughout the story that was lovely to read. There were some times that it felt like reading a poem. If someone asked me what word I would describe this book, I would choose the word vivid. This book offers readers a vivid experience. There are certain aspects of the book that are very philosophical. These parts of the story will most likely make a lot of readers reconsider their viewpoints on life. Hughes presented readers with a classical human struggle: reality versus dream. This has to be on of the most dominant theme in this book. There are

Searching for Paradise is that book that every reader should have on their book shelves. Hughes provided a book for every walk of life. I would definitely

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