by Alice Walker
First published 1987
Alice Walker's portrait of Langston Hughes brings the legendary poet's Harlem to life. From his childhood in Kansas to his rise as a voice for the Harlem Renaissance, we witness Hughes grappling with racial injustice and economic hardship. Yet his resilience shines through in poems that capture the African American experience with candor and beauty. As the century's tides turn, Hughes must navigate shifting political movements, never losing sight of the humanity in his work.
Genres: biography, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, african-american, biography-memoir, 21st-century, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: humanity, resilience
Period: 20th century
33 pages · Hardcover · Crowell