EGL 405 - Langston Hughes

Course Units: 1

(Winter, Lynes) Langston Hughes infused American culture with African American folk forms and literary traditions, and has come to represent Blues poetry, African-American drama, and activist writing. What he is not known for is his nature poetry: thus, we will explore this work, along with his more representative pieces. Readings will include his novel, autobiographic writings, poetry, short stories, drama, and essays; we will put his primary works into context with the contemporary readings of his oeuvre. In addition, we will read the current reception and criticism of his primary works. HUL,WS