The Life of Langston Hughes: Volume II: 1941-1967, I Dream a World
The Life of Langston Hughes: Volume II: 1941-1967, I Dream a World
Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2002
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Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2002576
Poem • Nonfiction
New York City • 1940s-1960s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Life of Langston Hughes: Volume II: 1941-1967, I Dream a World by Arnold Rampersad chronicles Langston Hughes' later years, highlighting his influence on literature and civil rights. The biography explores his struggles, achievements, and relationships, offering a detailed account of his dedication to art and justice from 1941 until his death in 1967.
Informative
Contemplative
Inspirational
Emotional
Bittersweet
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The Life of Langston Hughes: Volume II: 1941-1967, I Dream a World by Arnold Rampersad is praised for thorough research and insightful exploration of Hughes's later years. Readers commend its depth and narrative quality, though some critique its dense detail as overwhelming. Overall, it offers a comprehensive look at Hughes's enduring cultural impact.
Who Should Read The Life of Langston Hughes: Volume II: 1941-1967, I Dream a World?
Ideal for readers interested in African American history, poetry, and social justice. Comparable to The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois and The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. Enjoyers of biography and cultural studies will appreciate Rampersad's insight into Langston Hughes's life and work.
108 ratings
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Poem • Nonfiction
New York City • 1940s-1960s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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