The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes, 1995
THF278643 / The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes, 1995 / front cover
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Artifact Overview
Langston Hughes (1901 or 1902-1967) was a 20th-century writer and social activist, mostly known for his poetry. Hughes rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, the 1920s Black American cultural and artistic movement. Unlike some contemporaries, Hughes continued to publish new, well-received works beyond that period. This book of Hughes' collected poetry demonstrates the longevity of his career.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1995
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2020.0.1.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Bookbinding (Process)
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.125 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 1.5 in
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