Langston Hughes 2
Throughout the history of literature, authors have told their readers of the time periods they have lived in and also they have reflected parts of their own character. One major style that has been effectively used in this manner is poetry. The style of poetry was a greatly made use of during the Harlem Renaissance, which was when the African-American "arts" was at its peak. One of the most popular poets of the Harlem Renaissance is Langston Hughes. Despite the racism that prevailed in the 1920s, Langston Hughes used his poetry, as well as prose, to encourage himself and his fellow African-Americans to be proud of their race regardless of their trials and tribulations. James Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1902 in Joplin, Missouri to James Nathaniel Hughes and Carrie Hughes, two intelligent, college-educated blacks. Soon after Langston's birth his parents separated; James left for Mexico where he became an engineer while Carrie was forced to take watering and cleaning jobs (Rampersad 5). For most of Langston's childhood, he lived with his grandmother, Mary Langston, a headstrong woman who escaped slavery and became an underground railroad conductor. Langston received his love for "the arts" from his mother and g
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Approximate Word count = 1956
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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