He then began greatly influencing society with his works of literature. ... Over the next few years, Hughes wrote many books, recorded a jazz album, and wrote many other works of literature (Harper 4). ... Three days later, he contracted pneumonia and toxins from an infection began attacking his vital organs. ... Since Hughes was never married and considered a homosexual, he can only leave behind his great legacy, a legacy that consists of his activism in the Harlem Renaissance, his political activism, and his numerous literary works. ...

• Word Count: 1218
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Loneliness in Of Mice and Men At one point in everyone's life they will experience the feeling of being alone and this feeling of loneliness can cause anger, depression and melancholy. In this novel Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck examines the theme of loneliness. George and Lennie, two migr...

• Word Count: 653
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Booker spent his days packing salt and going to school. ... Among his many published works are his autobiography, Up From Slavery (1901, repr.1963), The Future of the American Negro (1899), Tuskegee and it's People (1905, repr.1969), Life of Fredrick Douglas (1907, repr.1968), The Story of the Negro (1909, repr.1969), and My larger Education (1911)." ...

• Word Count: 1091
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Some of the major characters in the story are as follows: Charlie Marlow, Kurtz - a European, half English, and half French, who works for the ivory company at the Inner Station on the Congo, The Manager - an Englishman who runs the Central Station on the Congo. ... This novel is a perfect example of how blacks were treated in the early days. ...

• Word Count: 1164
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School