Hughes, Langston

Collection of forty-seven stories written between 1919 and 1963 showcasing Hughes' literary blossoming and the development of his personal and artistic concerns.

A collection of forty-seven stories written by the author between 1919 and 1963.

A teenager tries to steal the purse of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones and is rebuked in a surprising fashion.

A collection of illustrated poems by Langston Hughes.

Presents a collection of poems by African American poet Langston Hughes accompanied by a new introduction.

Revival of the character Jesse B. Semple, created in 1943 by Langston Hughes for his column in the "Chicago Defender" to personify African-Americans and their struggles with relationships, race, police, and loneliness.

An introduction to jazz which focuses on its historical development.

Personal letters help profile the lives and careers of Langston Hughes and Carl Van Vechten, and recount the unique friendship the two men had with one another.