This category lists pages and sites about the life of African-American writer Langston Hughes (1902-1967), best known for his poetry. 1. America's Story: Langston Hughes - Short illustrated profile, along with a timeline that shows major events which shaped the writer's life. 2. Encarta: Hughes, Langston - Encyclopedia article provides a summary of the writer's life and work. 3. Featured Author: Langston Hughes - Special section from the New York Times features articles about the man and his works. Includes a six-minute audio clip of Hughes reading selected poems. 4. Langston Hughes - Tells about the man who achieved fame as a poet of the Harlem Renaissance, then went on to write plays, novels, columns, and essays. 5. Poet Heroes: Langston Hughes - Student-friendly biography includes photograph and related links. 6. Today in History: February 1 - Text, photos, and other digitized items from the Library of Congress introduce the African-American writer born on this day. 7. Voices and Visions Spotlight: Langston Hughes - Short profile along with QuickTime video clip of a dramatic rendition of "Dream Deferred." 8. Poetry Exhibits: Langston Hughes - Short biography, photograph, and selected poems from the Academy of American Poets.

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