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Summary
Langston Hughes reads from a selection of his own poetry. Full description
Summary: |
Langston Hughes reads from a selection of his own poetry. |
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Item Description: |
Compact disc. Accompanying book includes the text of the poetry, a bibliography, and a commentary by J.D. McClatchy. "Includes never-before-released recordings"--Container. |
Physical Description: |
1 sound disc (62 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 book (64 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.) |
ISBN: |
0553714910 9780553714913 |
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) |