Langston Hughes
James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form jazz poetry. Hughes is best known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance. He famously wrote about the period that "the negro was in vogue" which was later paraphrased as "when Harlem was in vogue".
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Famous quotes by langston hughes:
“While over Alabama earth
These words are gently spoken:
Serve—and hate will die unborn.
Love—and chains are broken.”
—Langston Hughes (20th century)
“I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,”
—Langston Hughes (1902–1967)
“I swear to the Lord
I still can’t see
Why Democracy means
Everybody but me.”
—Langston Hughes (1902–1967)
“Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?”
—Langston Hughes (1902–1967)
“I’ve known rivers:
Ancient, dusky rivers.
My soul has grown deep like the rivers.”
—Langston Hughes (1902–1967)