Harlem Gallery, Alpha to Mu Summary

"Harlem Gallery, Book I, The Curator" is the first book of poems in this series. However, Tolson died before he completed any of the other intended books. Thus, this is the only book in the series.

"Harlem Gallery" has multiple parts. Each part has its own designated letter of the Greek alphabet.

In Alpha, the first part of "Harlem Gallery," the narrator introduces the reader to the gallery itself. The reader sees all types of paintings; for example, of Africa and Asia. The narrator sets up the reader to take a journey with him through the Gallery.

In Beta, the art is on the walls. The narrator describes art and how he feels about it. One can explore art with the eye and the tongue. The narrator feels he plays a minor part in providing...