Langston Hughes



Langston Hughes

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born February 01, 1902
died May 22, 1967
gender male
place of birth Joplin, Missouri, United States
genre Poetry, Literature & Fiction

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.

books by Langston Hughes

combine editions
avg rating: 4.26 | 1536 ratings | 113 distinct works
The Collected Poems of Langsto... The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes (Paperback)
by Langston Hughes
avg rating 4.41 — 433 ratings — published 1995
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Selected Poems of Langston Hug... Selected Poems of Langston Hughes (Paperback)
by Langston Hughes
avg rating 4.17 — 327 ratings — published 1990
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The Ways of White Folks: Stori... The Ways of White Folks: Stories (Paperback)
by Langston Hughes
avg rating 4.22 — 163 ratings — published 1990
4 editions
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Not Without Laughter Not Without Laughter (Paperback)
by Langston Hughes
avg rating 4.15 — 110 ratings — published 1995
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The Big Sea: An Autobiography The Big Sea: An Autobiography (American Century Series)
by Langston Hughes
avg rating 4.09 — 87 ratings — published 1993
2 editions
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I Wonder as I Wander: An Autob... I Wonder as I Wander: An Autobiographical Journey (American Century Series)
by Langston Hughes
avg rating 4.20 — 50 ratings — published 1993
2 editions
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Short Stories of Langston Hugh... Short Stories of Langston Hughes (Paperback)
by Langston Hughes
avg rating 4.15 — 39 ratings — published 1997
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The Panther & the Lash The Panther & the Lash (Paperback)
by Langston Hughes
avg rating 4.47 — 34 ratings — published 1992
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The Dream Keeper and Other Poe... The Dream Keeper and Other Poems (Paperback)
by Langston Hughes
avg rating 4.37 — 30 ratings — published 1996
3 editions
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The Return of Simple The Return of Simple (Paperback)
by Langston Hughes
avg rating 4.30 — 30 ratings — published 1995
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quotes by Langston Hughes

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"Hold fast to dreams,
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly."
Langston Hughes
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"I asked you, baby,
If you understood-
You told me that you didn't,
But you thought you would.
"
Langston Hughes
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"Folks, I'm telling you,
birthing is hard
and dying is mean-
so get yourself
a little loving
in between."
Langston Hughes
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