Langston Hughes
The Harlem Renaissance, which had its epicenter in New York City's Harlem area, was a period of significant political, social, and cultural advancement for African Americans. It peaked around the middle of the 1920s. The most well-known representative of the Harlem Renaissance and one of its most important figures is Langston Hughes.
He was a pioneer of the poetry subgenre known as jazz poetry, which features jazz-like rhythms. His poems frequently focus on African American culture and the way that black people are excluded from the American promise of equality for all. Langston Hughes, who was also a novelist, playwright, and columnist, is best known for his poetry and is regarded as one of the finest African American poets of all time.
Famous Poems:
- The Negro Speaks of Rivers (1921)
- Harlem (1951)
- The Weary Blues (1925)
Lifespan: February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967
