Best Of Langston Hughes - April 2024

The Best of Simple: Stories (American Century)

Langston Hughes's stories about Jesse B. Semple--first composed for a weekly column in the Chicago Defender and then collected in Simple Speaks His Mind, Simple Takes a Wife, and Simple Stakes a Claim--have been read and loved by hundreds of thousands of readers. In The Best of Simple, the author picked his favorites from these earlier volumes, stories that not only have proved popular but are now part of a great and growing literary tradition.Simple might be considered an Everyman for black Americans. Hughes himself wrote: "...these tales are about a great many people--although they are stori... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0374521336
• ASIN: 0374521336
• ISBN: 0374521336
• Manufacturer: Hill and Wang

Langston Hughes - African American Poet, Social Activist, Novelist, Playwright & Columnist - Classroom Poster

Langston Hughes - African American Poet, Social Activist, Novelist, Playwright & Columnist - Classroom Poster 12" x 18" Classroom Poster Printed on High Quality Paper - PosterEnvy EXCLUSIVE! That means you won't find it anywhere else!

• ASIN: B0070W49NA
• UPC: 799491508750
• ASIN: B0070W49NA
• Brand: PosterEnvy
• Size: 12 x 18 Inch
• Manufacturer: PosterEnvy

Langston Hughes T-Shirt - A Dream Deferred | Black History

Langston Hughes is one of the most prominent and respected writers of the 20th century. He was a key figure during the Harlem Renaissance and was a highly influential poet, novelist, playwright, columnist and activist. Hughes' poem "A Dream Deferred" is a fascinating observation and commentary on one's pursuit of their hopes and dreams and what may happen if these ambitions in life are put off and not pursued. More specifically, this poem serves as a commentary on the times in which Hughes lived. Equality for African-Americans was non-existent and the opportunities for achievement were not e... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07JF7PXS4
• ASIN: B07JF7PXS4
• Brand: Harlem Renaissance Black Excellence Tees
• Size: Male Small
• Manufacturer: Harlem Renaissance Black Excellence Tees

The Short Stories of Langston Hughes

• ASIN: 0809016036
• ASIN: 0809016036
• ISBN: 0809016036
• Manufacturer: Hill and Wang

Hughes: Poems (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series)

From the publication of his first book in 1926, Langston Hughes was hailed as the poet laureate of black America, the first to commemorate the experience of African Americans in a voice that no reader, black or white, could fail to hear. Lyrical and pungent, passionate and polemical, this volume is a treasure-an essential collection of the work of a poet whose words have entered our common language.

• ASIN: 0375405518
• ASIN: 0375405518
• ISBN: 0375405518
• Manufacturer: Everyman's Library

Langston Hughes Portrait with Name Engraved Wooden Bookmark with Tassel

Handmade from the finest high grade hand-selected sustainable hardwoods. This bookmark features beautiful natural grain cherry in the center, bordered along both sides by intricately accented inlays made from a variety of wood combinations. The laser engraving is from a picture of Langston Hughes along with his name on one side the back side of the bookmark is blank featuring the wood grain. A copper rope tassel is added as a finishing touch, and to help keep your book page well marked. This Hughes bookmark is a wonderful gift for actors, poets and literature lovers!

• ASIN: B01GSSD7WK
• ASIN: B01GSSD7WK
• Brand: Mitercraft
• Manufacturer: Mitercraft

The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes (Vintage Classics)

"The ultimate book for both the dabbler and serious scholar--. [Hughes] is sumptuous and sharp, playful and sparse, grounded in an earthy music--. This book is a glorious revelation."--Boston GlobeSpanning five decades and comprising 868 poems (nearly 300 of which have never before appeared in book form), this magnificent volume is the definitive sampling of a writer who has been called the poet laureate of African America--and perhaps our greatest popular poet since Walt Whitman.  Here, for the first time, are all the poems that Langston Hughes published during his lifetime, arranged in the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0679764089
• ASIN: 0679764089
• ISBN: 0679764089
• Brand: Vintage
• Manufacturer: Vintage

The Ways of White Folks: Stories (Vintage Classics)

• ASIN: B005HE8DQ2
• ASIN: B005HE8DQ2
• Manufacturer: Vintage

Selected Poems of Langston Hughes: A Classic Collection of Poems by a Master of American Verse (Vintage Classics)

With the publication of his first book of poems, The Weary Blues, in 1926, Langston Hughes electrified readers and launched a renaissance in black writing in America.  The poems Hughes wrote celebrated the experience of invisible men and women: of slaves who "rushed the boots of Washington"; of musicians on Lenox Avenue; of the poor and the lovesick; of losers in "the raffle of night."  They conveyed that experience in a voice that blended the spoken with the sung, that turned poetic lines into the phrases of jazz and blues, and that ripped through the curtain separating high from popular ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 067972818X
• ASIN: 067972818X
• ISBN: 067972818X
• Brand: Vintage
• Manufacturer: Vintage

Hold Fast To Your Dreams - Langston Hughes - NEW Classroom Motivational Poster

Hold Fast To Your Dreams - Langston Hughes - NEW Classroom Motivational Poster 12" x 18" Poster Printed on High Quality Paper PosterEnvy EXCLUSIVE! That means you won't find it anywhere else! 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

• ASIN: B00VRXLOE0
• UPC: 799637285019
• ASIN: B00VRXLOE0
• Brand: PosterEnvy
• Size: 12 x 18 Inch
• Manufacturer: PosterEnvy

Langston Hughes' the Best of Simple

Melvin Stewart 's acting career took off when he was cast in Langston Hughes' play, Simply Heavenly. The show started as an Off-Broadway production, moved to Broadway, then toured in Europe before returning to New York City. The pieces Stewart reads on this album, The Best of Simple, are taken from Hughes' book of the same name. Liner notes including texts.

• ASIN: B00242VTIY
• UPC: 093070978928
• ASIN: B00242VTIY
• Brand: Folkways Records
• Manufacturer: Folkways Records

The Life of Langston Hughes: Volume I: 1902-1941, I, Too, Sing America (Life of Langston Hughes, 1902-1941)

February 1, 2002 marks the 100th birthday of Langston Hughes. To commemorate the centennial of his birth, Arnold Rampersad has contributed new Afterwords to both volumes of his highly-praised biography of this most extraordinary and prolific American writer. In young adulthood Hughes possessed a nomadic but dedicated spirit that led him from Mexico to Africa and the Soviet Union to Japan, and countless other stops around the globe. Associating with political activists, patrons, and fellow artists, and drawing inspiration from both Walt Whitman and the vibrant Afro-American culture, Hughes soon... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0195146425
• ASIN: 0195146425
• ISBN: 0195146425
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

Langston Hughes - Document Signed 12/30/1957 co-signed By: Jacobo Muchnik, Eulah C. Pharr

LANGSTON HUGHES The Harlem Renaissance poet signs a contract authorizing use of his autobiography I Wonder as I Wander Document signed: "Langston Hughes" in ink, 2p, 8½x14. New York, 1957 December 30. Contract between Hughes and Jacobo Huchnik, Editor, Florida 336, Buenos Aires, Argentina, regarding the use of Hughes' autobiography, I Wonder as I Wander. Also signed: "Jacobo Huchnik" as Editor and "Eulah C. Pharr" as Witness. I Wonder as I Wander (1956) was the second autobiography of Hughes, who captured the Black experience in jazz and blues songs and 30 plays and librettos, including Mulat... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0757BNM4N
• ASIN: B0757BNM4N

Langston Hughes Panthers 2012 - Georgia High School Football MINI Helmet

The Langston Hughes Panthers High School Football Mini Helmet is a half-scale replica, perfect for autographs and collectors. Along with an ABS plastic shell and plastic facemask, it includes a realistic foam padding, and 4-point vinyl leather chinstrap. This helmet includes the official Langston Hughes Panthers High School decal made from the same quality material as game helmets. Size: 1/2 scale versions of High School football helmets. Size: 6", 4½"(W), 5"(H) - (NOT FOR WEARING).

• ASIN: B01M9G2DPX
• ASIN: B01M9G2DPX
• Brand: Gridiron Football Helmets
• Size: One Size
• Manufacturer: Gridiron Football Helmets

My Vinyl Story Langston Hughes Inspirational Motivational Wall Art Decal Quote for staying Inspired, Motivated, Focused, Positive Office Decor Words and Saying Vinyl Encouragement Gift 42x15 inches

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly - Langston Hughes HANDMADE IN THE USA I create and package every piece of Inspirational Wall Art myself to ensure the highest quality possible for every vinyl decal I sell. That means all the magic happens right here in New York, USA! THE FINEST MATERIALS All inspirational wall decals are created with Oracal 631 Removable Vinyl Decal Sticker. It is a beautiful matte finish that ensures it is perfect on any flat surface. INSPIRED & MOTIVATED These office wall art quotes are created with a sense of purpose. They... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00PX8Y4UQ
• ASIN: B00PX8Y4UQ
• Brand: My Vinyl Story
• Manufacturer: My Vinyl Story

The Essential Writer's Guide : Spotlight on Langston Hughes, Including His Education, Analysis of His Best Sellers Such as Let America Be America Aga

The Essential Writer's Guide

• UPC: 429066032

Melvin Stewart - Langston Hughes' the Best of Simple [CD]

Melvin Stewart - Langston Hughes' The Best Of Simple (CD NEW)Label: Folkways RecordsFormat: CD MODRelease Date: 01 Jan 2009No. of Discs: 1UPC: 093070978928Album Tracks1. Simple's Soliloquy from "Hamlet"2. Jazz, Jive, and Jam3. Simple's Platform and

• UPC: 35296637
• Model: FW-09789-CCD
• Color: Multicolor

The Best of Simple : Stories

9780374521332

• UPC: 465538
• Rating: 4.0

The Essential Writer's Guide : Spotlight on Langston Hughes, Including His Personal Life, Awards Received, an Analysis of His Best Sellers Such as Black Nativity, Jericho-Jim Crow, and More

The Essential Writer's Guide

• UPC: 909360345

The Best Short Stories by Black Writers : 1899 - 1967

Previously published as: The best short stories by Negro

• UPC: 49744081

The Best of Simple by Langston Hughes

• UPC: 142090669466
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 3 USD

Langston Hughes-Popo & Fifina-Children of Haiti-Best of Simple-Afro Lit.

• UPC: 161572678015
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
• Price: 29 USD

Melvin Stewart - Langston Hughes' the Best of Simple [New CD]

• UPC: 132011628553
• Category: CDs
• Price: 16 USD

orig. sealed LP LANGSTON HUGHES: THE BEST OF SIMPLE Folkways lp FL 9789

• UPC: 273812405501
• Category: Records
• Price: 40 USD

Langston Hughes The Best of Simple 1967 Hardback & DJ

• UPC: 153461271980
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectable
• Price: 12 GBP

Langston Hughes The Best of Simple (American Century)

• UPC: 183898324722
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 9 USD

The Best of Simple by Langston Hughes (1990, Paperback)

• UPC: 133117406561
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 13 USD

Langston Hughes' The Best Of Simple - Melvin Stewart (2009, CD NIEUW) CD-R

• UPC: 122771020248
• Category: CD's
• Price: 13 EUR

The Best of Simple by Langston Hughes (English) Paperback Book Free Shipping!

• UPC: 381486819355
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 15 USD

Langston Hughes' The Best Of Simple - Melvin Stewart (2009, CD NEUF) CD-R

• UPC: 263278185166
• Category: CD
• Price: 12 EUR