Examines the life of poet Langston Hughes, one of the central figures in the Harlem Renaissance, and presents a selection of his poems that reflect African American culture and experience.
Will V-Day Be Me-Day Too? (A Negro Fighting Man's Letter to America) Over There, World War II. Dear Fellow Americans, I write this letter Hoping times will be better When this war Is through. I'm a Tan-skinned Yank Driving a tank.
A biography of the Harlem poet whose works gave voice to the joy and pain of the black experience in America.
... Robbins's ] The Carpetbaggers one better on sex in bed and out , left and right , plus a description of a latrine with all the little - boy words reproduced in the telling . ” In the same letter , Langston linked what he saw as ...
A comprehensive selection from the correspondence of the canonical African-American author reflects his private struggles, intellectual relationships and extraordinary achievements in a segregated America. 25,000 first printing.
A portrait of the childhood of poet Langston Hughes chronicles his early life with his grandmother and the events, personalities, circumstances, and rhythms that shaped his world and his writing.
An illustrated collection of twenty-six poems by noted African-American poet Langston Hughes. Contains a detailed introduction and biography, as well as brief notes accompanying each poem.
A biography of the Harlem poet whose works gave voice to the joy and pain of the black experience in America.
Their talents combine in this windswept collection of illustrated poems—from “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” to “Seascape,” from “Sea Calm” to “Sea Charm”—that celebrates all things oceanic.
A brief profile of African American poet Langston Hughes accompanies some of his better known poems for children.
The Mitchell Case I see by the papers Where Mitchell's won his case . Down South the railroads now Must give us equal space . Even if we're rich enough To want a Pullman car , The Supreme Court says we get itAnd a diner and a bar !