Race in the Poetry of Langston Hughes Contributor(s): Durst Johnson, Claudia (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0737769807 ISBN-13: 9780737769807 Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing OUR PRICE: $45.63 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2013004522 |
Series: Social Issues in Literature (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9.1" (0.80 lbs) 168 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; Volume explores the poetry of Langston Hughes through the lens of race. Coverage includes an examination of Hughes's life and influences; a look at key ideas related to race in Hughes's poetry, including the influence of African-American music, the use of; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car |