Langston Hughesauthor profile |
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| born | February 01, 1902 |
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| died | May 22, 1967 |
| gender | male |
| place of birth | Joplin, Missouri, United States |
| genre | Poetry, Literature & Fiction |
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about this author
Langston Hughes was an American poet, novelist, playwright, short story writer, and columnist. Hughes is known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance. |
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books by Langston Hughescombine editionsavg rating: 4.26 | 1536 ratings | 113 distinct works see all books by Langston Hughes » |
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quotes by Langston Hughes
"Hold fast to dreams,
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly."
— Langston Hughes
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly."
— Langston Hughes
"I asked you, baby,
If you understood-
You told me that you didn't,
But you thought you would.
"
— Langston Hughes
If you understood-
You told me that you didn't,
But you thought you would.
"
— Langston Hughes
"Folks, I'm telling you,
birthing is hard
and dying is mean-
so get yourself
a little loving
in between."
— Langston Hughes
birthing is hard
and dying is mean-
so get yourself
a little loving
in between."
— Langston Hughes