1. Langston Hughes
The introduction to these very radical politics so early in life had a great impact on his writings and social activism (Berry 10). ... He then traveled to Paris where he worked in a jazz club. Hughes loved jazz and his poetry and songwriting often reflected that love. He once said, "Jazz to me is one of the inherent expressions of Negro life in America" (Berry 21). ... Over the next few years, Hughes wrote many books, recorded a jazz album, and wrote many other works of literature (Harper 4). ...
- Word Count: 1218
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School