Langston Hughes

Not Without Laughter

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Langston Hughes, long recognized as a major American poet and an influential force in African-American literature, brought to this, his first novel, the lyricism, humor, and sureness of touch that characterizes his award-winning poetry. This story reflects the joys and hardships of an African-American boy growing to manhood.

Produktdetails

• Thrift Editions
• Verlag: Dover Publications Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. April 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 209mm x 135mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 168g
• ISBN-13: 9780486454481
• ISBN-10: 0486454487
• Artikelnr.: 23366170

Autorenporträt

The great poet of the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes (1902-67) was equally adept at writing novels, plays, essays, song lyrics, and newspaper columns. In every genre, he created stirring expressions of life's struggles and joys.

Inhaltsangabe

I. Storm II. Conversation III. Jimboy's Letter IV. Thursday Afternoon V.
Guitar VI. Work VII. White Folks VIII. Dance IX. Carnival X. Punishment XI.
School XII. Hard Winter XIII. Christmas XIV. Return XV. One by One XVI.
Nothing but Love XVII. Barber-Shop XVIII. Children's Day XIX. Ten Dollars
and Costs XX. Hey, Boy! XXI. Note to Harriett XXII. Beyond the Jordan
XXIII. Tempy's House XXIV. A Shelf of Books XXV. Pool Hall XXVI. The Doors
of Life XXVII. Beware of Women XXVIII. Chicago XXIX. Elevator XXX. Princess
of the Blues