hughes, langston

Presents a biography of Langston Hughes, writer of the Harlem Renaissance, and provides information on his childhood, his plays, short stories, and novel's depicting the African-American experience in the United States, and his influence on other African-American writers. Constitution.

Presents a brief biography of twentieth-century African-American poet, novelist, and short-story writer, Langston Hughes that chronicles his childhood, family, and later involvement in the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920s.

Tells the story of a leading poet of the Harlem Renaissance during the 1920s who devoted his life to writing about the African-American experience in America.

Presents an examination of the life and work of twentieth century African-American poet Langston Hughes, providing information on his childhood, education, and his impact on American literature.

Examines the life and achievements of poet Langston Hughes, discussing his lonely childhood, his arrival in New York in 1921, his travels to Africa and Europe, and his success as a poet during the Harlem Renaissance.

Volume one of Hughes' autobiography tells of his early years--in Paris and Harlem.

Poet Langston Hughes visits a church basement where a drama group is rehearsing one of his plays, and uses the actors to recreate scenes from his early life.

Explores the author's life and artistic vision and provides a critical analysis of his work.

Surveys the private life and literary accomplishments of the writer whose varied works reflect the traditions, feelings, and experiences of African-Americans.