Langston Hughes was one of the great writers of his time. Through his writing he made many contributions to following generations by writing about African American issues in creative ways including the use of blues and jazz. Langston Hughes captured the scene of Harlem life in the early 20th century significantly influencing American Literature. He wanted American to see the conditions that many African Americans were living in. To do so, he wrote 15 volumes of poetry, six novels, three books, 11 plays, and a variety of non-fiction work.
James Mercer Langston Hughes lived a hard childhood due to the separation of his parents and the lack of money. Hughes lived with his relatives and moved around much throughout the first part of his life. By traveling many places and exploring new cultures, Hughes expanded his panorama.
Later in his life, Hughes lived in Washington, D.C. where he observed prejudice towards and within the city's black society. Here he published his first book......
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