Langston Hughes By Mariah Miller 12/10/11 2nd. Birth February 1, 1902 Joplin, Missouri Birth name: James Langston Hughes.

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Langston Hughes By Mariah Miller 12/10/11 2nd

Birth February 1, 1902 Joplin, Missouri Birth name: James Langston Hughes

Early years Parents divorced Taken care of by grandmother Took care of her till 13 yrs. old Locked inside, didn’t get to do much (for safety) Grew up insecure and mature Went to Central High School Went to Columbia university – For a year Lincoln university

Poetry beginning Wrote first poem in 8 th grade On his way to reuniting with his dad – Stayed with for the summer – Caused writing to mature Became Class Poet – Published monthly

Achievements/ fields Writer/poet/singer Abolitionist B.A. degree Honorary Lit.D. Guggenheim fellowship Rosenwald fellowship

Motivation/Inspiration/influences Carl Sandburg W.E.B. Du Bois Walk Whitman Paul Lawrence Dunbar Unstable childhood To express what he was experiencing

Obstacles In Life Feeling rejected, unwanted Death of grandmother Didn’t have fathers support Discrimination in education

Books/poems/magazines Crisis magazine Brownie Book Opportunity magazine The weary blues The without Laughter Fine clothes to the jews

Jobs throughout the years Seaman Busboy Launderer Assistant cook Poet Editor of Journal of a Negro Life Social activist Columnist Playwright Novelist

Important keys If it wasn’t for unstable childhood and experiences, his writing wouldn’t of been what it is Quickly adjusted to Harlem renaissance He’s gay

Harlem Renaissance Distinct culture of it Incorporated in into writing – Unique writing style made him stand out Brought rhythm of jazz

Love Life

Death Died May 22, 1967 Of prostate and heart infection In New York Age 65

Sources/Sites “Langston Hughes Poet of the Harlem Renaissance” es/page6e1.html es/page6e1.html on_hughes on_hughes “I Wonder as I Wander”