Langston Hughes, in full
James Mercer Langston Hughes, (born February 1, 1902?,
Joplin,
Missouri, U.S.—died May 22, 1967,
New York, New York), American writer who was an important figure in the
Harlem Renaissance and made the
African American experience the subject of his writings, which ranged from
poetry and plays to novels and newspaper columns. -- Biography from
Britannica.com.
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