Margaret Walker, who would become one of the most important twentieth century African-American poets, was born in Birmin
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:54 pm
Margaret Walker, who would become one of the most important twentieth century African-American poets, was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1915. Her parents, a minister and a music teacher, encouraged her to read poetry and philosophy even as a child. Walker completed her high school education at GilbertAcademy in New Orleans and went on to attend New Orleans University for two years. It was then that the important Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes recognized her talent and persuaded her to continue her education in the North. She transferred to Northwestern University in Illinois, where she received a degree in English in 1935. Her poem, ג€For My People,ג€ which would remain one of her most important works, was also her first publication, appearing in Poetry magazine in 1937.The passage cites Walkerג€™s interaction with Langston Hughes as:
A. instrumental in her early work being published.
B. influential in her decision to study at Northwestern University.
C. not as important at the time it happened as it is now, due to Hughesג€™ fame.
D. a great encouragement for Walkerג€™s confidence as a poet. E. important to her choice to study at New Orleans University.
A. instrumental in her early work being published.
B. influential in her decision to study at Northwestern University.
C. not as important at the time it happened as it is now, due to Hughesג€™ fame.
D. a great encouragement for Walkerג€™s confidence as a poet. E. important to her choice to study at New Orleans University.