Hughes, Langston
1902-1967 · Contribution: 1926-1967
Literature & Writing
Most influential and widely celebrated voice of the Harlem Renaissance; among the first African Americans to earn a living solely as a writer
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1902-1967
- Category
- Literature & Writing
Impact on the world
Hughes made the rhythms and speech of everyday Black life into high art, defining the sound of the Harlem Renaissance and influencing generations of writers.
Sources
- Academy of American Poets
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