Langston Hughs
“ He was called ‘ Shakespeare in Harlem,’ The blues poet, the ‘Simple’ man on the street, The voice of Black Harlem “ (Tolson 1) Possessing qualities unlike any other, Langston Hughes believed that there was no difference between the common experiences of Black America and his own personal experiences. “His life and work were enormously important in shaping the artistic contributions of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920 ‘s “ (Tolson 1) Hughes wrote vividly about the life, luxury, and hardships of the poor black working class. Langston Hughes’ poetry proved to be a primary influence in shaping of the Harlem Renaissance, for his poetry was a personal account attempted to raise the awareness and consciousness of America during this time period. “ The Negro speaks of Rivers” not only reflects Hughes personal encounter with the crossing of the Mississippi river, however, utilizes metaphors to reflect African history. “Hughes did not specifically reference any one particular African-American, nor did he imply that he is the speaker. The term ‘Negro’ in the title simply refers to the African-American population as a whole and their collective experiences from Africa to America “ (M.R.L) Hughes indirectly uses his personal expe
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Approximate Word count = 1093
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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