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Langston Hughes
AuthorBooks · Second hand1902-1967
James Mercer Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. An early innovator of jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
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About Langston Hughes
Birth
1902
Death
1967
First book
1926
Years writing
100
James Mercer Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. An early innovator of jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Langston Hughes was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, though his literary legacy transcends this movement.
Beyond poetry, Hughes excelled as a novelist, playwright, journalist, and children's book author.
His most iconic work, The Negro Speaks of Rivers, reflects the depth of his lyrical voice.
His extensive world travels served as a constant source of inspiration for his prolific writing.
He was the second African American writer in history to earn a living solely through his craft.
