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This biography offers young readers an accessible look at the life and legacy of Langston Hughes, a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance. It highlights his major poems and writings that explored the realities of African American life in America. The book presents Hughes’s personal journey, cultural impact, and his enduring influence on American poetry.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Jack Rummel
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