A Long Way from Home

by Claude McKay

"A Long Way From Home" by Claude McKay is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey as a poet, exploring his encounters with editors, critics, and the challenges of being a black poet in a racially prejudiced society. McKay's narrative reflects on his determination to stay true to his voice and identity amidst societal pressures. The book delves into his experiences in Harlem, Moscow, and Marseilles, shedding light on his personal reflections, interactions with prominent figures, and observations of political and social landscapes.

329 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 7, 2024

About the author

Jamaican-born American writer Claude McKay figured prominently in the Harlem renaissance of the 1920s; his works include collections of poetry, such as Constab Ballads (1912), and novels, including Home to Harlem (1928).

Home to Harlem, a best-seller, won Festus Claudius McKay, a poet and a seminal figure, the Harmon gold award for literature.
He also wrote novels Banjo and Banana Bottom . People not yet published his manuscript, called Amiable with Big Teeth: A Novel of the Love Affair between the Communists and the Poor Black Sheep of Harlem , of 1941.
McKay also authored collections of poetry, a collection of short stories, Gingertown . He authored two autobiographical books, A Long Way from Home and My Green Hills of Jamaica , published posthumously. He entitled a non-fiction, socio-historical treatise Harlem: Negro Metropolis . People published his poetry collection, Harlem Shadows , in 1922 among the first books during the Harlem renaissance. Survivors published his Selected Poems posthumously in 1953.