Articles related to "Langston Hughes"



Classic Authors: Langston Hughes
A brief biography of Langston Hughes.
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Langston Hughes: Timeless
Langston Hughes is recongized as one of America's most famous Black writers. Find out where he came from, and why he had an impact.
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A Little Something On Poetry
A little ditty about poetry with some poems thrown in for good measure.
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Black Nativity by Langston Hughes
Celebrate with gospel, dance, poetry and more in Langston Hughes' traditional Christmas play and read about its 1960s controversy.
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Hughes and Salvation: When Religious Metaphor Fails
From Langston Hughes'<i>The Big Sea</i>, the chapter titled "Salvation" portrays the poets struggle as he tried to understand religion.
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Langston Hughes
Read The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain to understand the Harlem Renaissance writers.
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Langston Hughes Biography
Brief biography of Langston Hughes - his life, career, and poetry - a leading author of Harlem Renaissance and creator of character 'Jesse B Simple.'
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Langston Hughes' Cross
The speaker of Hughes' "Cross" is bemoaning his heritage but offers only a stereotypical and thus deficient view of his situation.
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Langston Hughes' Life is Fine
Hughes' poem resembles a rhythm and blues tune, a form that the Harlem Renaissance poet employed quite often to great effect.
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Langston Hughes: A Writer's Influence
As a young college student the great poet Langston Hughes was able to prove that the old adage, "The pen is mightier than the sword," is a fact.

Langston Hughes: Poet Laureate of Harlem
A reflection on Langston Hughes contribution to history and a review of one of Hughes influential poems.
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Literary Soul Feud
Some suggest that love was at the root of the dispute between Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. Read details and decide for yourself.
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Poet and Speaker
The speaker of a poem is not always the poet. A poem is a crafted performance, a portrayal, or a dramatization similar to a play. The speaker is a created character.
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Poetry Analysis: Symbols and Meanings of Langston Hughes' The Negro Speaks of Rivers
Born James Langston Hughes on February 1, 1902, died May 22, 1967, this poet became the central figure of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. He wrote his poem "The Negro Speaks of River" when he was only eighteen years old. This analysis will show how precocious this brilliant poet was.
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The Harlem Renaissance
A glance at the Harlem Renaissance, a breeding ground for many significant 20th century American authors, such as Langston Hughes and W.E B Dubois.
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Three Harlem Renaissance Writers (Hughes, McKay, & Cullen)
Sources Langston Hughes: http://www.si.edu/tsa/disctheater/sweet/ss03.htm http://www.hometoharlem.com/Harlem/hthadmin.nsf/harlem/homepage http://members.aol.com/olatou/hughes.htm http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~mmaynard/Hughes/hughes.htm http://www.uga.edu/~iaas/LHR.html Claude McKay: http://www.siu.edu/~carib/McKay.html http://www.math.buffalo.edu/~sww/poetry/mckay_claude.html http://www.poets.org/LIT/poet/cmckafst.htm Merriam Webster Encyclopedia of Literature In Contemporary Black Biography, Claude McKay, Volume 6. P.183-187. Countee Cullen: http://poetrytodayonline.com/NOVcp.html Countee Cullen, The book of American Negro Poety, Published in 1981, p. 219-221. http://www.kirjatso.scifi/ccullen.htm http://www.math.buffalo.edu/~sww/poetry/cullen_countee.html http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/Harlem/text/cullen_text.html http://www.northshore.net/homepages/hope/engCullen.html
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Three Harlem Renaissance Writers (Hughes, McKay, & Cullen)
Sources <br><br> Langston Hughes:<br> http://www.si.edu/tsa/disctheater/sweet/ss03.htm http://www.hometoharlem.com/Harlem/hthadmin.nsf/harlem/homepage http://members.aol.com/olatou/hughes.htm http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~mmaynard/Hughes/hughes.htm http://www.uga.edu/~iaas/LHR.html <br><br> Claude McKay:<br> http://www.siu.edu/~carib/McKay.html http://www.math.buffalo.edu/~sww/poetry/mckay_claude.html http://www.poets.org/LIT/poet/cmckafst.htm Merriam Webster Encyclopedia of Literature In Contemporary Black Biography, Claude McKay, Volume 6. P.183-187. <br><br> Countee Cullen:<br> http://poetrytodayonline.com/NOVcp.html Countee Cullen, The book of American Negro Poety, Published in 1981, p. 219-221. http://www.kirjatso.scifi/ccullen.htm http://www.math.buffalo.edu/~sww/poetry/cullen_countee.html http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/Harlem/text/cullen_text.html http://www.northshore.net/homepages/hope/engCullen.html
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Negro Speaks Of Rivers
A review of one of Langston Hughes most famous poem along with a brief biography.
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The Creative Process
This essay is a clear depiction of what the creative process is. A definitive relation to three renowned writers will be used to portray the complexity of the creation.
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Writing Imitation Poems
Teachers in need of creative ways to improve writing should try this technique known as mimicking or imitation.
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Claude McKay
Meet the young novelist from Jamaica who upset W.E.B. DuBois.
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Gwendolyn Brooks' Cool Poems
Chicago poet Gwendolyn Brooks served as U.S. Poet Laureate in 1985-86, while that title was still Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.
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Harlem Renaissance Poets
Many memorable poets did their best writing during the decades of the 1920s and 1930s.
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Hughes' Harlem - A Dream Deferred
The noted Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes, focused primarily on race relations in America during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Hughes' Night Funeral in Harlem
The speaker in Langston Hughes' "Night Funeral in Harlem" wonders how this poor dead boy's friends and relatives are able to afford such a lavish funeral.
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Hughes’ "Goodbye, Christ”
Langston Hughes wrote "Goodbye, Christ" in 1931. It was published in a left-leaning publication called The Negro Worker in 1932.
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Life is a Symphony...In E Minor of Course
Florence Price was the first African-American woman to have her symphonic compositions performed by a major American orchestra.
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Literary Soldiers of American War Literature
The article shares information about the stories and poems of American authors who utilized war themes in their writings.
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Mahogany (Episode 1)
A literary story featuring the golden years of the Harlem Renaissance era. This saga will be broken up into several episodes. I hope you enjoy my story!
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Richard Wright
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
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Romantic Wedding Readings
Wedding readings are loving, tender and poignant additions to any wedding ceremony or reception. Choosing romantic verse highlights the purpose of this singular day.
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Summary of Ellison's Short Story "Battle Royal"
Building off the segregation of blacks and whites in the mid-19th century, Ralph Ellison's "Battle Royal" explores what it means to be black and humble and still be.
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The Tempest Tales
Tempest Landry is minding his own business when the police shoot and kill him. Facing St. Peter, he's damned to hell for his sins. What if he doesn't want to go?
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Zora Neale Hurston
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
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African-American Fiction for Teens
From Coretta Scott King Award Winners to lesser known titles, this is a guide to some of the best in African American Teen Fiction.
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Dorothy West
Novelist, journalist Dorothy West was the The Kid of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Fun in February!
February is the shortest month of the year, but a month that is packed with many learning opportunities. Enjoy these different activities and have some fun in February!
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Great Quotes by Famous People
This collection of inspirational quotes on life made by famous people from all time is uplifting and motivating to everyone.
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Harlem Renaissance Poets: Johnson, Toomer, Hughes, and Brooks
Because February is Black History Month, a useful way of celebrating that history is to have a look at the great poets and the poetry they created so prolifically during that time.
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James Baldwin
Baldwin's essays give insights into the lives of African-Americans in post-World War II America.
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Literary Libretti
When speaking or writing about operas, we tend to forget who their librettists are. Here are some eye-opening examples of librettists who are household names...as novelists, poets, or playwrights.
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Poetry for Valentine's Day
Looking for a book for gift giving? Nikki Giovanni's poetry collection might be the answer.
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The Legendary Margaret Bonds and her Music
Margaret Bonds was the premier African-American woman composer from the 30's to the 70's. She helped pave the way for many composers of color today.
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Zora Neale Hurston : A literary legend
Biography of Zora Neale Hurston, one of the elite writers of the Harlem Renaissance. Learn of the many accomplishments this African American woman contributed to this extraordinary era of black creativity.
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A Sunset of the City
A review of one of Gwendolyn Brooks influential poem from her poetry book collection titled "The Bean Eaters." In addition, a brief biography of this legendary poet.
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Activist for African American Literature
I am not an activist but if I had to choose, one agenda to champion my choice would be reading African American literature and Poetry.
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February is Black History Month
African American writers are some of the most renowned for their poignant voice and evocative imagery. This contribution to the world of literacy is one that is easy to focus on within the classroom. This article is dedicated to the African American voice, and how we can share that with our students.
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Harlem Renaissance: The Influential Age
My inner thoughts of the most influential time period in African-American history, in which, is still looked upon of greatness and admiration.
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Looking Across the Pages
YAL is one of the most misunderstood literary genres, but a closer look reveals the obvious: YAL shares characteristics of the modernist period of American literature.
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Self-Motivation
Finding what motivates you to implementing an active lifestyle is critical in generating and sustaining your momentum.
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