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This biography chronicles the childhood and youth of Langston Hughes, charting the events and environments that influenced his later status as a leading African American poet. It explores how Hughes drew upon the everyday experiences of African Americans in his writings, offering insight into the cultural and social contexts that informed his work during his early years.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Montrew Dunham
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