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Langston Hughes
A concise guide to Langston Hughes's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Langston Hughes (1901–1967) was a novelist, poet, and playwright whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Negro Speaks of Rivers and The Weary Blues. Key themes include Black life and dignity, music and vernacular voice, and racial injustice, dreams, and democratic belonging.
Reading pathway
Begin with The Weary Blues.