We don't have a definite person for whom Claude McKay wrote 'Harlem Shadows'. It might have been inspired by various people and circumstances in his life and surroundings.
One key event was his birth in Jamaica. Another was his migration to the United States which exposed him to different forms of racism and also to the Harlem Renaissance. His writing of important works like 'If We Must Die' was also a significant event in his life as it became an anthem for the fight against racism.
Claude McKay's life story is one of great influence. He was born in Jamaica in 1889. In his early life, he was influenced by the local culture and the struggle of the Jamaican people. He then migrated to the United States. During the Harlem Renaissance, he was a prominent figure. His poetry was known for its vivid imagery and strong emotions. For instance, in 'Harlem Shadows', he painted a picture of the lives of African - Americans in Harlem. He also wrote novels that delved deep into the racial and social issues of the time. His life and work left an indelible mark on African - American literature and the fight for equality.
One of the main themes is the experience of being a black person in a racially oppressive society. McKay often explored the struggles, discrimination, and the search for identity. Another theme is the idea of alienation. His characters sometimes felt out of place, whether it was in a foreign land or within their own community due to various social and cultural factors.
There are often black protagonists. These characters are dealing with the challenges of racism and trying to make their way in the world. They might be immigrants or people living in a society that looks down on them because of their skin color.
I don't think it'll necessarily meet your needs, but I'll try my best to recommend a novel that's most relevant to your description of your needs."Living Up to the Tang Sect" is a wuxia fantasy novel written by the author, Tea Wine Accompanied by Lovesick. The general plot of this novel is: A young genius of the Tang Clan. In order to protect his friend, he was jointly hunted down by the so-called orthodox sects. Later, he was reborn in a different world. He recounted a period of pursuing freedom and living an unrestrained life of a chivalrous man. In this new world, he created a new legend of the Tang Clan. "Even if it's thirty lifetimes now, I'll never regret entering the Tang Sect." ---------------------------- "A Thousand Songs of the Wealthy Class" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Tang Butian. The general plot of this novel was: Her fiancé had cheated on her before marriage, and it was with her biological sister. At this moment, a man appeared. This man was very handsome, had a good figure, and seemed to be very rich. This handsome man seemed to be her new BOSS! ---------------------------- The Tang Sect's Poison Dominate the World was a fantasy novel written by the author. The general plot of the novel was: The Tang Sect's Sect Master, Tang Feng, was reborn in another world. He had awakened his memories of his previous life due to an accident and had soared to the skies ever since. Tang Feng had shocked the world with his martial arts and dominated the world with his poison. He had once again revived the Tang Sect's glory in another world. Step by step, he stepped onto the peak of martial arts, leaving behind a legend about the Tang Sect. ---------------------------- "Perfect Control Begins from the Peerless Tang Sect" was a light novel written by the author, Stargazing Tower. It was a derivative Doujinshi novel. The general plot of this novel was: Option 1: Prominent identity! Option 2: Peerless prodigy! Option 3: Option 4: Travel through the heavens and control the world, starting from the peerless Tang Sect. ---------------------------- Tang Sect's Expert in the Other World was a fantasy novel written by Momo. The general plot of the novel was: It was better to meet the King of Hell than to provoke the Tang Sect! The Soulbringer who walked in the darkness, despicable but not losing his nature, shameless but not losing his grace! It was the story of a Tang Sect disciple who was reborn into an all-female sect. If the heavens go with me, the heavens will prosper. If the heavens go against me, I will make them die! …。 ---------------------------- The Tang Sect's Attack on the Giant was a light novel written by the author, Bun-Hit-Dog. The general plot of the novel was: The last Sect Master of the modern Tang Sect, Tang Lin, had died in an accident. After his death, he had come to the world of attacking giants. Due to the arrival of the Age of Chaos, spiritual energy was lost on the original Earth, and ancient martial arts declined. It was the same for the Tang Sect. Would Tang Lin be able to revitalize the Tang Sect in this world of giants? ....... "Turn? Was it useful? Bat Wing Reincarnation!" "Sixty meter tall giant? Hehe, go to hell! Buddha Fury Tang Lotus!" ---------------------------- The Tang Clan Feast was a fantasy novel written by the author, Six Preserved Eggs. The general plot of the novel was: Law Soul Masters and profound martial artists, when the two powers that were separated by someone coincidentally gathered on one person, what kind of light would erupt? A ten-year-old orphan who had witnessed his only relative being killed. Could his frail shoulders bear the burden of a sect under the burning flames of hatred? A bright moon, countless stars, and an unexpectedly opened Sea of Consciousness. What kind of mysteries did it contain? Barbarian, Ancient, Saint, the three ancient overlords, why did they disappear from the world? What was the truth behind the Thousand Year Agreement, the Great Era Tribulation, and the Divine Barrier? ---------------------------- The novel,"The Legend of the Tang Sect Heroes," was a fantasy novel written by the author, Third Young Master Tang. The general plot of the novel was as follows: This is a world that belongs to our Tang Sect. The heroes of the Tang Sect that you are familiar with will appear on the great stage of the Battle of Gods. Do you still remember the Son of Light's Zhang Gongwei, Mad God Lei Xiang, Death God Adai, Immortal Emperor Sea Dragon, Heavenly Emperor Tian Hen, Zither Emperor Ye Yinzhu, Ice and Fire Demon Chef Rong Nianbing, Wine God World's Blazing Flame and Ji Dong, Heavenly Jewel Transformation World's God of Strength Zhou Weiqing, and our Tang San and Huo Yuhao? They will appear one by one in the Legend of the Tang Sect. This is a battle of the gods that belongs to our Tang Sect! Burn, the hot blood of youth! ---------------------------- The book,"Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect" was a fantasy novel written by the author, Third Young Master of the Tang Family. The general plot of this novel was: Legend of the continent, famous in one battle; Phoenix Saintess, Wind, Fire, Meteor Divine World Blade Technique; Twin Rising Fusion, Golden Sun, Blue Moon, Fury of Thunder. There was no magic, no fighting spirit, no martial arts, but martial souls. The Tang Sect declined on the Douluo Continent ten thousand years after its establishment. A generation of prodigies had appeared out of nowhere. Could the new generation of Shrek Seven Monsters revive the Tang Sect and compose a peerless Tang Sect song? The million-year soul beast, the Holy Necromancer who wielded the sun, moon, and plucked the stars, and the brand-new soul device system that led to the decline of the Tang Sect. All the wonders would be revealed one by one. Whether the Tang Sect's hidden weapons could revive its glory, whether the Tang Sect could regain its glory, everything depended on the second volume of "Douluo Continent"-"The Peerless Tang Sect"! ---------------------------- "The Peerless Tang Sect's Demonic Eyes Burning the Heavens" was a light novel that was written by the author after he had burned out. It was a derivative Doujinshi novel. The general plot of this novel was as follows: Rebirth of the peerless Tang Sect. At this moment, the evil soul masters were wreaking havoc on the continent. The Sun Moon Empire was filled with ambition. Darkness was gradually tainting the entire Douluo World…It came with the Myriad World System and awakened the Demon Eye martial soul…It cultivated the Flame Mantra and awakened the second martial soul of the Strange Fire! Let's see how the protagonist will leave his own legend in this world! [PS: This peerless Tang Sect is a little strange ~~]
Poe's stories were written for a wide audience interested in mystery, horror, and the darker aspects of human nature.
The Grimm Brothers wrote stories mainly for children. Their tales were intended to entertain and educate young minds.
The Brothers Grimm wrote their stories mainly for children. Their tales were intended to entertain and educate young minds.
"The Phoenix Girl's Wedding" is an ancient romance novel written by the author, Xi Zi Mao. The general plot of this novel is as follows: In her previous life, Feng Miaomiao had committed a great crime. She didn't listen to her parents, blinded her eyes, and married the Second Prince who wanted to rebel. In the end, she was destroyed as a stepping stone on her way to marriage. In this lifetime, Feng Miaomiao still did not listen to her parents. She did not marry her cousin, but married that stupid prince. She knew that the prince was not stupid at all. Who was the Feng family's Di daughter? She could fight against weirdos, beat up bandits, but she couldn't scheme against the jealous wife of her silly prince! ---------------------------- "Phoenix Life" was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Qing Shang Xiange. The general plot of this novel was: She had never thought of marrying into the imperial family, but fate had played a joke on her, causing her to be entangled in the love of the emperor for the rest of her life. A phoenix perched on a parasol tree. She was destined to be the emperor's woman and the high and mighty master of the harem. He was born into an imperial family, and his life's schemes were to get that woman, a woman he could not let go of. Looking at that woman would hurt his heart, but if he didn't look at her, his heart would die. In order to be together with her openly, no matter what it took, it was worth it. There were many things that people could not let go of in their lives. After experiencing thousands of twists and turns, they could finally hold hands and smile at the mountains and rivers together. ---------------------------- "The Princess Feng Wushuang" was a Xianxia novel written by the author, Chun Xilan. The general plot of this novel was: As the future Queen of the Phoenix clan, I have been struggling with one thing for the past 50,000 years. Am I really going to marry the Dragon Clan's Crown Prince, Long Moran? Everyone said that becoming a dragon queen was very important to the Phoenix clan, which had been weak for a long time. However, Long Moran broke off the engagement and made me the laughing stock of the nine provinces. Why should I vent my anger? It's just breaking off the engagement. It's not like she'll lose anything. Until one day, when I was happily eating with pigs and tigers, Long Mo Ran, who had already married four concubines, suddenly asked me one day,"When did your phoenix clan also cultivate seduction techniques?" Ha, this princess 'name shook the immortal realm, relying on her character and personal charm, why would she need seduction techniques? Bai Qi, who had never been able to get a wife, actually despised me."My wife will definitely be gentle, graceful, dignified, and virtuous. If she marries into my snake clan, she should be able to take care of her husband and raise her children. Your daughter is young and is at the age of being lively and active. If she marries me, I'm afraid she will suffer." Bah, you deserve to not be able to get a wife. … The follow-up development of "The Butcher's Dainty Wife" and "My Ghost Husband" would begin with Feng Wushuang's story. Can the phoenix clan, which has been weak for a long time, rebuild its glory under my leadership? I, who had been working hard to raise my cultivation and lead the phoenix clan to glory, had always believed that when the parasol flowers bloomed, the phoenix would naturally come. Even though I am a phoenix. Facing the proposal of the Dragon Clan, the King of the Monster Clan, I, who had been reborn from blood, smiled faintly. However, I'm afraid I can't take up the position of Dragon Empress. ---------------------------- "The Song of the Phoenix" was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Solitary Bird. The general plot of the novel was: God asked: Jiangshan and beauty can only choose one, who do you choose? Feng Zhi looked at the handsome man beside him. He waved his fan and smiled."It's hard to find a beauty. Unfortunately, I think this beautiful river and mountain are quite good. Let's go with the country." The man in white smiled at Feng Zhi."What a coincidence," he said gently."Me too." God looked helplessly at the two people below. After seeing so many lovebirds, these two were really single! This was a scheme that concerned the world. There were laughter, tears, love, and hatred, and finally, it became one person's hegemony… ---------------------------- "Phoenix Falls From the Ninth Heaven: The First Demonic Queen of Glory" was a fantasy romance novel written by the author, Luo Shuyun. The general plot of this novel was: There was a rebellion in the modern ancient martial arts aristocratic family, the Feng family's head, Feng Jinxi, fell off a cliff in the midst of the chaos. She transmigrated and woke up as the eldest daughter of the Otherworld's Phoenix Cry City Lord's Estate. So be it if she was reborn, but this Miss Jin Xi of the Feng family was a pitiful little girl that everyone pitied. Her parents had gone missing when she was young, and her siblings had gone missing because they had gone out to train. The only person who doted on her, the Old Patriarch, had gone into seclusion because of a relapse of his old injuries, leaving her and a loyal little girl with a low cultivation level to deal with the people of the second branch pitifully. Faced with her vicious second uncle who secretly tried to harm her last descendant, Feng Jinxi expressed that it was no problem to slap her face! She was happily smacking her face, but she didn't expect that the Feng family would enter for the engagement that she had made since she was young! No, she couldn't find anyone who dared to marry her in the modern world. Could it be that the situation had changed here? If she was engaged, then so be it. Then who could tell her why her fiancé, who was said to be the number one silkpants in the capital, was actually a lecher who secretly climbed into her boudoir every night? This was the story of a martial arts prodigy and top student who had been reborn in another world and led her man to conquer the world. In the end, she realized that she and her man had known each other for 5,000 years. Mo Wuhuan: "Wifey, we've known each other for 5,000 years. We're already so familiar with each other. Why don't we just be together?" Feng Jinxi…Where's your face? Who gave you the audacity to say such things? Mo Wuhuan,"Of course it's from you, wifey!" Feng Jinxi thought,[As expected, the Fiend Ancestor's skin is much thicker than ordinary creatures.] ---------------------------- "Immortal Love: Phoenix Perches on Parasol Tree" was a novel written by the author, Old Phoenix Huohuo. The general plot of this novel was: The love between the youngest daughter of the Celestial Emperor, Feng Qiwu, the Demon Lord, Han Che, and the Human Lord, Ning Junwang, the enmity between the two races, and the secret love between his sister, Feng Jinxiu, and Han Che had caused Qiwu's feelings for Han Che to retreat. He was framed and accidentally fell into the Reincarnation River. He fell into the human world and lost his memories of being an immortal. He became a mortal and reunited with Ning Junwang, who he had met when he was young, and continued their relationship. However, fate could not be controlled by himself. Evil bred, darkness spread, and life and death separated. Who paid for whom? Who was in danger for whom, and who would be the phoenix's last perch… ---------------------------- "The Moon Waits for the Phoenix" was an ancient romance novel written by the author. The general plot of this novel was: Who was Feng Qingcheng? r It was the Sixth Prince Feng Xuan, who was the most talented in literature, the most skilled in martial arts, and the most hated in the world! She was beautiful and rich, so all the beautiful women chased after her…However, he had already booked her! r Then who was his promised bride? r She didn't know his real name yet, but she knew that he had been through three lifetimes for Feng Qingcheng and had forgotten about the past. His body and mind were still going through all kinds of disasters in the world. Would that small frame of his be able to withstand it? r Dear friends, there's a small stool by chance. Everyone, please sit in a row and watch ~~~~ ---------------------------- "The Phoenix Girl's Enchanting Beauty Conquers the World" was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Dan Bo. The general plot of this novel was: The only little princess of the Tianfeng Dynasty, and also the only heir to the royal family. When the country was about to fall and the family was about to be destroyed, how could she lead a group of sisters to rebuild the mountains and rivers? Facing the person she loved in the past, who was her enemy on the battlefield, how could she choose between love and hate? Peach blossoms bloomed, but she did not see the person who looked at the flowers. Although they had agreed on a date for ten years, she did not give the world her heart. ---------------------------- "The Nine Skies of the Phoenix: The Evil King Dotes on the Alluring Concubine" was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Mu Xihua. The general plot of this novel was: [New book, Hidden Wife: Husband's Gentle Kiss] With a marriage contract, she had foolishly married the princess to King Li, who had the power to dominate the court. In order to secure this position, she had used all her skills and wits to marry him. She wanted to marry him, be a flirtatious woman, be a demon, and accompany him to conquer the world. Once, she fell into the rolling water, but her soul was not destroyed. She transcended the tribulation and returned as a phoenix fairy. "Hey, man, do I know you? Why do you have to follow me every day?" "Miss, you're wrong. I'm protecting you." Nonsense, I'm ten streets ahead of you in terms of martial strength. Who's going to protect who? In order to obtain the phoenix spirit, a certain man cheated and swindled into the bridal chamber with his child. On the wedding night, Feng Ling was furious."Is it too late for me to regret it now?" The man smiled wickedly."Madam, it's too late. We'll hold hands for the rest of our lives. I promise you that I won't abandon you for the rest of your life." ---------------------------- "Battle of the Phoenixes: Never Marry the Black-bellied Prince (Finale)" was a fantasy romance novel written by the author, Qing Mingwei Yang. The general plot of this novel was: It was a battle for the throne and a battle for the beauty of the court. In order to protect her family, she designed and sold the famous painting Flying Apsaras. This move inadvertently helped her sister pass the second prince's test, but she turned against her sister. She saved a life and received an imperial edict to marry the third prince, who was known to the world as a fool. She used her intelligence to resolve the humiliation of the messenger of Wuzhen Kingdom to her husband, which attracted the attention of the prince of Wuzhen Kingdom. She used her intelligence to help her sister stabilize the position of the princess consort. The second prince knew that she was the one who passed the test. She used her innocence to resolve the hidden gloominess in the heart of the martial arts scholar. When he smiled again, something entered his heart… The Third Prince, Yin Yechen, who had a pure and innocent smile, the enchanting and devilish Second Prince, Yin Yeming, the gentle Young Master Xuelan, and the domineering and wild Prince Duan Kangsheng of Wuzhen were all subdued by her calmness and intelligence… When the Crown Prince passed away, the peace of the court was broken. The Empress Dowager issued an edict: The one who gets the phoenix is the queen. The phoenix that carried fate slowly flew over. The world was in chaos because of this phoenix. The one who got the phoenix was the queen, and the one who got the latter was the emperor...
Yes, it could be. There are many real-life events and groups that inspire such stories.