![]() ![]() ![]() He showed that the world was a lot more diverse than many thought, even back then. His experiences as a black man were even more so as race did play a part in his travels. His insights were really fascinating and thought-provoking. ![]() Some of the places he visited were Haiti, Cuba, the former Soviet Union, and Japan. The autobiography focused on Hughes’ thoughts and experiences while travelling around the world during the 1930s, and how his travels shaped his craft and personal philosophy. His influence on Black world literature is immense.” In the preface, Margaret Walker says about Hughes, “Langston Hughes loved life and all people, and at the same time worked diligently at his craft and art of writing and was one of the most prolific writers in this (20th) Century. This was an incredibly enjoyable autobiography of one of my favourite poets, Langston Hughes. ![]()
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