
Length6h 9m
About this audiobook
Home to Harlem is a novel written by Claude McKay, originally published in 1928. Set during the Harlem Renaissance, it follows the story of Jake, a young African American soldier who returns from World War I to the vibrant and dynamic neighborhood of Harlem in New York City. As Jake navigates the complexities of post-war life, he becomes entangled in the jazz-filled nightlife, the search for identity, and the struggle for racial equality. Through vivid characters and rich storytelling, McKay explores themes of race, identity, love, and the quest for belonging in a rapidly changing world. Home to Harlem stands as a significant work in African American literature, offering a poignant portrayal of the African American experience during the early 20th century.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Literary Classics
Length6 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 26, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FIRST PART
13XI SNOWSTORM IN PITTSBURGH
2I GOING BACK HOME
14XII THE TREEING OF THE CHEF
3II ARRIVAL
15XIII ONE NIGHT IN PHILLY
4III ZEDDY
16XIV INTERLUDE
5IV CONGO ROSE
17XV RELAPSE
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6V ON THE JOB AGAIN
18XVI A PRACTICAL PRANK MY DEAR HONEY-STICK
7VI MYRTLE AVENUE
19XVII HE ALSO LOVED
8VII ZEDDY'S RISE AND FALL
20XVIII A FAREWELL FEED
9VIII THE RAID OF THE BALTIMORE
21THIRD PART
10IX JAKE MAKES A MOVE
22XIX SPRING IN HARLEM
11SECOND PART
23XX FELICE
12X THE RAILROAD
24XXI THE GIFT THAT BILLY GAVE