Langston Hughes (1902-1967) 01/12/2019 04/12/2019 / By booksofart / Langston Hughes Langston Hughes was an American poet, writer and social activist. He was one of the earliest innovators of jazz poetry. Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. Langston Hughes – A Black Pierrot Langston Hughes – Mother to Son Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Related Posts:Paul Verlaine (1844-1896)Vincenzo Cardarelli (1887-1959)Primo Levi (1919-1987)NightEzra Pound (1885-1972)Charles Bukowski (1920-1994)Night - 2Stephane Mallarmé - Il Pagliaccio Punito / The Clown…Sylvia Plath (1932-1963)Endre Ady (1877-1919)Giuseppe Ungaretti - Rose in fiamme / Burning rosesLangston Hughes - A Black Pierrot