The Negro Speaks of Rivers

Langston Hughes is one of the greatest and most versatile poets of the twentieth century. His voice has defined and influenced his own age as well as the following centuries, imposing new artistic values in the literary world. Hughes is considered to be one of the leading voices of the Harlem Renaissance, the literary movement…

Langston Hughes Langston Hughes had become one of the most influential writers in American literature. His works are regarded to be the inspiration of many, particularly the youth of the African-American community. Through his gained fame as a writer, he was even considered as the voice of the African-American community to the world. Admirably, Langston…

The instructor said, “Go home and write a page tonight about Langston Hughes. And let that page come out of you—then, the good grade you tell your parents you have will be true.” Controversial and Harlem Renaissance writer Langston hughes was born on February 1st, 1902. He was born in Joplin, Missouri to Carrie M….

Introduction             Theme for English B is a poem written by Langston Hughes about a lone African-American college student tasked to write a one page paper about anything, as long as it is from the student. Racism is the theme of this poem, about how a 22 year old college student sees the racism happening…

James Mercer Langston Hughes, an African American, was a renowned poet, novelist, journalist, and playwright who gained recognition during the Harlem Renaissance for his ability to convey the experiences of Black Americans through his works. He was considered one of the most innovative and versatile black writers of the 20th century, with influences from Paul…

Langston Hughes was an African American poet and author who joined other black artists to break literary barriers during the civil rights movement. The poem entitled Theme for English B was written thirty years or so after the birth of the Harlem Renaissance, but still embodies why the Renaissance had originated in the first place….

After the horrors of World War I (1914-19), many people questioned their society and beliefs. This becomes the catalyst for the Modernist movement in literature. This includes a break from tradition, and strong reactions toward political, social views. Not only does anger and rebellion appear but sadness and stories of despair and struggle people have…

Langston Hughes uses the foils John and Delmar to illustreate this interpretation of masculinity. As a leader of the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes uses realistic characters and his own personal experience to show the inner beauty of every soul. On February 1, 1902, one of the most intriguing poets to take part in the Harlem Renaissance…