james langston hughes

Thân thiện

A poet reads the works of James Langston Hughes at a library event.

Definition

Proper noun: - James Langston Hughes: An American writer, poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement of the 1920s and 1930s. His work is celebrated for its insightful, colorful portrayals of Black life in America from the 1920s through the 1960s.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The poetry of James Langston Hughes often incorporated the rhythms of jazz and blues.
  • We are studying the works of James Langston Hughes in our American literature class.
  • "The Weary Blues" is a famous poem by James Langston Hughes.

Advanced Usage

• "Hughesian" (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the works or style of James Langston Hughes.
  • The poet's use of vernacular speech has a distinctly Hughesian quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Langston Hughes: The name by which the writer is most commonly known and referenced.
  • The library has a special collection dedicated to Langston Hughes.

Synonyms

• Langston Hughes: The primary synonym.
• Hughes: A common shortened reference in literary contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States writer (1902-1967)

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