Marie Livingston

Mrs. Sherrer

ENG 252

April 28, 2008

 

Analytical Essay on James Langston Hughes

 

James Langston Hughes was a wonderful African-American writer.  He came from a very hard childhood, yet he never let that hold him back.  His father was ashamed of their race, but not Langston, he was a very proud African-American man.  Many of his works were written about the hardships that blacks had to face.  Hughes was a very important writer during the Harlem Renaissance.  This artistic movement for African-Americans celebrated black life and culture. 

I have really enjoyed reading his works!  Hughes was a very proud and brave black man.  He definitely overcame many obstacles that most black men of his time would have let bring them down.  Hughes, through his works, condemned racism, promoted equality, and celebrated his race.