"What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?"
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About Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement spanning the 1920s characterized by a flourishing of African American art, music, and literature. Hughes is best known for his innovative poetry and his exploration of the African American experience, addressing issues of racism, identity, and social injustice in his works.
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