Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes Langston Hughes American writer and social activist (1901–1967) For other uses, see Langston Hughes (disambiguation). James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1901[1] – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. An early innovator of jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. Quick facts Born, Died ... Langston Hughes Portrait by Carl Van Vechten, 1942 Born James Mercer Langston Hughes (1901-02-01)February 1, 1901 Joplin, Missouri, U.S. Died May 22, 1967(1967-05-22) (aged 66) New York City, U.S. Occupation Poet columnist dramatist essayist novelist Education Columbia University Lincoln University (BA) Period 1926–1964 Relatives Charles Henry Langston (grandfather) Mary Sampson Patterson Leary Langston (grandmother) John Mercer Langston…

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