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A brief profile of African American poet Langston Hughes accompanies some of his better known poems for children. Full description
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A brief profile of African American poet Langston Hughes accompanies some of his better known poems for children. |
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Item Description: |
Includes index. |
Physical Description: |
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm. |
ISBN: |
1402718454 |
Author Notes: |
Hughes is noted for his depictions of the black experience. In addition to the black dialect, he incorporated the rhythms of jazz and the blues into his poetry. While many recognized his talent, many blacks disapproved of his unflattering portrayal of black life. His numerous published volumes include, "The Weary Blues," "Fine Clothes to the Jew," and "Montage of a Dream Deferred." Hughes earned several awards during his lifetime including: a Guggenheim fellowship, an American Academy of Arts and Letters Grant, and a Spingarn Medal from the NAACP. Langston Hughes died of heart failure on May 22, 1967. (Bowker Author Biography) |