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What was Hughes' first short story collection?

  • The Ways of White Folks

  • Laughing to Keep from Crying

  • Something in Common

  • The Best of Simple

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Hughes' first short story collection was "The Ways of White Folks," published in 1934. This collection explored the complexities of race relations in America through a series of interconnected stories, offering a poignant and insightful examination of the experiences of African Americans in the early 20th century.
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