Hughes's creative genius was influenced by his life in Harlem, New York. ... Hughes attended Central High School in Cleveland, Ohio, but began writing poetry in the eighth grade and was selected as Class Poet. ... Through these experiences, a new rhythm emerged in his writing, and a series of poems such as The Weary Blues were penned. ... At this time, Hughes's work was frequently published and his writing flourished. ... In the forty-one years between his first book in 1926 and his death in 1967, he devoted his life to writing and lecturing. ...

• Word Count: 2112
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The black artists and writers started to be creative and reflect from their culture into their work. ... A lot of his writing was about the tradition and culture in African life. ... During the Harlem Renaissance past writing or writing done about a persons history became popular because it was real. ... Western influence could have value on writing but only where it is needed. ... Black literature has a different feeling than any other writing. ...

• Word Count: 2368
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Harlem Renaissance From 1920 until about 1930 an unprecedented outburst of creative activity among African Americans occurred in all literary discussions in the lower Manhattan and upper Manhattan sections of New York City, this African American cultural movement became known as "The Negro Movement" and later as the Harlem Renaissance. ... Eventually he traveled through Italy, Holland, Spain, and France, writing all the while. ... Hughes continued writing through the 190s and the 1940s, speaking for the poor and homeless black people who suffered during the Great Depression. ...

• Word Count: 1300
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School