As a child in the early 19th century Joplin, Missouri Langston Hughes became exposed to the Harlem Renaissance at an early age. Raised by two well educated parents Langston Hughes, a man enstilled with pride, dignity and a strong family background, writes for the soul purpose to teach others about the life of African Americans. As a writer during the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes incorporates his urban surroundings to heavily influence his writing. As a famous figure during the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes integrates the rhythms of jazz and blues into his work. During a time filled with hatred, prejudice and harassment Langston used his poetry as a way or expressing his feelings("Hughes"Redhotjazz).
Born in Joplin, Missouri in the year 1902. Hughes was raised by both parents, whome were well educated by black standards of the turn of the century. Hughes first devekoped writing poetry while in the eighth grade and became known as the "class poet". Hughes attended high school in Cleveland names Central High. His father didn't apporove of writing as a practical career so he encouraged him to pursue a more stable career such as engineering. His father paid for his tuition into Columbia University a
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