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Langston Hughes

by Montrew Dunham · 1973

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Focuses on the early years of the well-known poet, Langston Hughes, whose writings reflect the everyday experiences of African Americans.

Subject
biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
African AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 192 pages

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