Langston Hughes : a biography /
Leach, Laurie F.
Langston Hughes : a biography / Laurie F. Leach. - Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2004. - xx, 176 pages ; 25 cm. - Greenwood biographies, 1540-4900 . - Greenwood biographies. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-163) and index.
Lonely boy -- Class poet -- The lure of Harlem -- At sea -- European adventure -- "Trying to catch a jazz rhythm" -- A rising Negro artist -- Park Avenue godmother -- The Mule bone of contention -- A turn toward socialism -- Film project in Moscow -- Soviet journey -- Uneasy in Carmel -- Adrift -- Under fire -- Fighting Hitler and Jim Crow -- "Red-tinged poet" -- "Fooling around with the theatre" -- Facing down McCarthy -- Hughes and the freedom movement -- Hughes's final years.
This biography traces Hughes' life and artistic development, from his early years of isolation, which fostered his fierce independence, to his prolific life as a poet, playwright, lyricist, and journalist. Hughes' inspiring story is told through 21 engaging chapters, each providing a fascinating vignette of the artistic, personal, and political associations that shaped his life. Recounted are the pivotal developments in his literary career, with all its struggles and rewards, as well as his travel adventures to Africa, Europe, and Asia, and his political commitments to fight fascism as well as racism.
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Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967.
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Hughes, Langston, (1902-1967)
Hughes, Langston.
1900-1999
Poets, American--20th century--Biography.
African American poets--Biography.
African Americans in literature.
African American poets.
African Americans in literature.
Poets, American.
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Biographies.
Biographies.
PS3515.U274 / Z676 2004
818/.5209 B
Langston Hughes : a biography / Laurie F. Leach. - Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2004. - xx, 176 pages ; 25 cm. - Greenwood biographies, 1540-4900 . - Greenwood biographies. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-163) and index.
Lonely boy -- Class poet -- The lure of Harlem -- At sea -- European adventure -- "Trying to catch a jazz rhythm" -- A rising Negro artist -- Park Avenue godmother -- The Mule bone of contention -- A turn toward socialism -- Film project in Moscow -- Soviet journey -- Uneasy in Carmel -- Adrift -- Under fire -- Fighting Hitler and Jim Crow -- "Red-tinged poet" -- "Fooling around with the theatre" -- Facing down McCarthy -- Hughes and the freedom movement -- Hughes's final years.
This biography traces Hughes' life and artistic development, from his early years of isolation, which fostered his fierce independence, to his prolific life as a poet, playwright, lyricist, and journalist. Hughes' inspiring story is told through 21 engaging chapters, each providing a fascinating vignette of the artistic, personal, and political associations that shaped his life. Recounted are the pivotal developments in his literary career, with all its struggles and rewards, as well as his travel adventures to Africa, Europe, and Asia, and his political commitments to fight fascism as well as racism.
0313324972 9780313324970
9780313324970 99808237320
0313324972 BWI
2003060131
GBA617964 bnb
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967.
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Hughes, Langston, (1902-1967)
Hughes, Langston.
1900-1999
Poets, American--20th century--Biography.
African American poets--Biography.
African Americans in literature.
African American poets.
African Americans in literature.
Poets, American.
--
--
Biographies.
Biographies.
PS3515.U274 / Z676 2004
818/.5209 B