Langston Hughes
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An American writer and poet: Langston Hughes was a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance, known for his insightful, colorful portrayals of Black life in America from the 1920s through the 1960s. His work encompassed poetry, novels, short stories, and plays.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- We studied the poetry of Langston Hughes in our American literature class.
- Langston Hughes is celebrated for his innovative use of jazz rhythms in his poems.
Advanced Usage
- "Hughesian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style or themes of Langston Hughes.
- The poet's Hughesian approach gave voice to the everyday experiences of his community.
Variants and Related Words
- Harlem Renaissance: The cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s, with which Hughes was closely associated.
- Jazz poetry: A literary genre Hughes helped pioneer, which performs poetry to the accompaniment of jazz music.
Synonyms
- Poet
- Author
- Playwright
Related Phrases
- "Dream deferred": A concept famously explored in Hughes's poem "Harlem" ("What happens to a dream deferred?"), often used to discuss postponed hopes or social injustice.
- The speaker's question about a "dream deferred" remains powerfully relevant.
Related Idioms
- "Hold fast to dreams": From Hughes's poem "Dreams," this phrase is used to emphasize the importance of clinging to one's aspirations.
- In difficult times, it's important to hold fast to dreams.
Noun
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United States writer (1902-1967)
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