1. African-Americans in the Poetry of Langston Hughes
Born on the first of February 1902, in Joplin, Missouri, Hughes had rather a tough life and upbringing. ... But he managed to get his poetry published. ... Langston Hughes' poem is filled with meaning and real matter, using simple words to illustrate the overall complexity of African American lives. ... It becomes useless, just like the life of an African American during many decades of the 20th century. ... Hughes last line is more important than the other containing a deeper meaning. ...
- Word Count: 934
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School