Langston Hughes: A Biography Leach, Laurie F.

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.

DOI: 10.1336/0313324972 Mouse over the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to learn more about this book or related books published by Greenwood Publishing Group. Visit the Greenwood Publishing Group page for this title: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/GR2497.aspx

Langston Hughes: A Biography Series: Greenwood Biographies Hardback, 200 pages, $38.95 Copyright ©2004, Greenwood Press ISBN: 0-313-32497-2 DOI: 10.1336/0313324972

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