Langston Hughes

by W. Jason Miller

As the first black author in America to make his living exclusively by writing, Langston Hughes inspired a generation of writers and activists. One of the pioneers of jazz poetry, Hughes led the Harlem Renaissance, while Martin Luther King invoked his signature metaphor of dreaming in his speeches.In this new biography, W. Jason Miller illuminates Hughes’s status as an international literary figure through a compelling look at the relationship between his extraordinary life and his canonical works. Drawing on unpublished letters and manuscripts, Miller addresses Hughes’s often ignored contributions to the civil rights movement of the 1960s and his complex and well-guarded sexuality, and repositions him as a writer, rather than merely the most beloved African American poet of the twentieth century.

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 3, 2020

Reviews

[Haven Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

bout to blow up goodreads because I kept neglecting to update my books.
Anyways, this book was great. Read it for class and it was written by my professor who is a genius. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend to anyone unless you have an interest in learning about the ins and outs of Langston Hughes’ life. But if you happen to be, then this is great for you.

Engaging read with lots of interesting details explained with passion and enthusiasm.