1902-1967

Presents a two-volume biography of African-American author Langston Hughes based primarily on the Langston Hughes Papers at the Beinecke Library of Yale University, tracing his life from his birth in Missouri in 1902,his successes and failures, to his death in 1967.

Introduce your readers to a stellar talent. There is no question that Langston Hughes was one of the brightest lights of the Harlem Renaissance. A true pioneer, Hughes was one of the first poets to draw on the syncopated rhythms of jazz and black urban dialect for his work, and it proved transformative for American poetry. With a looser lyrical style reminiscent of Walt Whitman, Hughes used his art to portraying the experiences, concerns, and consolations of black men and women. As a poet, playwright, and novelist, he was impressively prolific, leaving behind a body of work truly worthy of study and celebration.

Describes some of the boyhood experiences that influenced the development of the African-American poet Langston Hughes.

Describes the life and career of twentieth-century African-American poet Langston Hughes, discussing his role in the Harlem Renaissance, his time in Spain, and his anger over racial inequality in the U.S.

Examines the life of 20th-century, African-American poet, Langston Hughes.

Discusses Langston Hughes, the Harlem Renaissance writer who opened a window into African American culture through poetry, plays, and short stories that inspired many people.

A series of poems written from the point of view of the poet Langston Hughes, offering an overview of key events and themes in his life.

Shares the lives of Zora and Langston, literacy leaders during the Harlem Renaissance, best friends throughout their literacy career until competitiveness got in the way.

Langston Hughes is a literary giant who was a leader for change. Social activist, poet, novelist, playwright, and pioneer, he was the Renaissance man of the Harlem Renaissance. Learn about his life and influences, and how his work affected the world we live in.

"An exploration of the life and work of 20th-century American writer Langston Hughes, whose poetry is known for its accounts of the African American experience and its call to racial equality"--Provided by publisher.