A dream deferred feels like a heavy heartbeat that won’t stop. The quotes speak about racial stereotypes, the pain of being black in a hostile world, and the power of freedom and beauty in art. They also note how artists face censorship and a feeling of being black.
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Langston Hughes was a librettist from the United States, best known for Not without laughter.
Quick Facts About Langston Hughes
Born
February 1, 1901
Died
May 22, 1967
Nationality
United States
Profession
Librettist
Notable works
Not without laughter
Known for
The Negro Speaks of Rivers
About Langston Hughes
James Mercer Langston Hughes was an American poet, novelist, playwright, columnist and social activist from Joplin, Missouri. He helped start jazz poetry and was a key leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Awards & Honors
Guggenheim FellowshipSpingarn MedalAnisfield-Wolf Book AwardsWilliam E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroesstar on Playwrights' Sidewalk
