A compilation of writings by early twentieth-century African-American author Langston Hughes, including excerpts from novels and autobiographies, short stories, plays, poems, songs, and essays.

A collection of historical and contemporary essays exploring the theme of race in the poetic works of Langston Hughes. Features background on the author, discussion questions, a timeline, and further reading.

I was saved from sin when I was going on 13. But not really saved. It happened like this. So begins this powerful dramatization of "Salvation," Langston Hughes' eloquent autobiographical story that illustrates how his aunt's well-meaning efforts to bring him into the spiritual fold resulted in a moral crisis. Calmly waiting for Jesus to appear to him in the hot, crowded church, young Langston's anticipation changes to confusion and disillusion when...

Examines the private life and literary accomplishments of the writer whose varied works reflect the traditions, feelings, and experiences of African Americans.

Describes how the twentieth-century African American poet Langston Hughes affirms his vocation as a writer through the composition of his famous 1921 poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers."

An illustrated biography of the Harlem poet whose works gave voice to the joy and pain of the black experience in America.

A poet, playwright, novelist, and public figure, Langston Hughes is regarded as a cultural hero, making his mark during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and '30s. A prolific author, Hughes focused his writing on discrimination in and disillusionment with American society. His most noted works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction are broached in this new volume, revealing the range and enduring vision of this multitalented writer. Students looking...

A poem to celebrate the African American poet, Langston Hughes, born on February 1, 1902.