Langston Hughes : a biography / Laurie F. Leach.
| Author/creator |
Leach, Laurie F. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, ©2004. |
| Description | xx, 176 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Greenwood biographies, 1540-4900 Greenwood biographies. ^A691513 |
| Contents | 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Local note | Little-341525--305131048277+ |
| Local note | Little-341525--305131048277+ |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-163) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003060131 |
| ISBN | 0313324972 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780313324970 (alk. paper) |
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| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B H8745L | ✔ Available | Place Hold |