She was constantly overcoming stepping-stones to prove her literary talents and ability. ... Terrence's masters recognized his literary talents and supported his efforts as a writer. Similarly, although it was the death of her masters that lead to her eventual freedom, the Wheatley's recognized this same impressive literary talent, and helped her to become educated and to pursue her dream of writing. ... In addition to using other famous abolitionists and the technique of a double voice, Phillis Wheatley's poetry is filled with references and hidden meanings. ... Finally, Philli...

• Word Count: 2218
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Always growing and expanding his writing technique, Langston Hughes even created new ways to write. ... It appears that black leaders during the 1920's thought his work was, " an essential ingredient in the development of a formal American literary and cultural expression- (Gates 1). The impact of Hughes's work had a profound effect on the entire literary community, not just the black community. ...

• Word Count: 1296
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School