Hughes poetry

Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, in February 1, 1902. His parents divorced when he was a child. His father moved to Mexico and Hughes moved to Lincoln, Illinois to live with his mother. Hughes is one of the most popular writers from the Harlem Renaissance period. His works include “ The Negro Speak Of Rivers,” “ Trumpet Player,” “ Mother To Son,” “ I, Too,” and more. In his poetry, Hughes shows his feelings and thoughts about discrimination, poverty and hope. He also shows his desire for equal treatment between races. His style is a combination of his feelings, represented by music, especially in the blues and jazz songs. He uses ordinary language that makes his poetry understandable and easy to read.

Hughes spent much of his time traveling and moving from place to place. He published “The Negro Speaks Of River,” when he was nineteen. In this poem, we can see how he identifies himself with the black race and his ancestors. Although he u...