Langston Hughes by Bonnie Greer
Langston Hughes was a man far ahead of his time, but his actions were often unpredictable, contradictory and refused classification. To give an example, he campaigned tirelessly for civil rights but then testified before the controversial House Committee on Un-American Activities, seen by many as a witch-hunt. Rather than ignoring or excusing these contradictions, Bonnie Greer confronts them, highlighting the many contradictions present in both his day and ours and painting an unforgettable portrait of a man caught up in strange and contradictory times.
Bonnie Greer OBE FRSL is an American-British playwright, novelist, critic and broadcaster, who has lived in the UK since 1986. She has won the Verity Bargate award for best play, and her memoir, Parallel Life, is published by Arcadia Books. She was formerly director of the Talawa Theatre Company and has served on the boards of the British Museum, the Royal Opera House and the London Film School. In 2022, she was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781906413767 |
| ISBN 10 | 1906413762 |
| Title | Langston Hughes |
| Author | Bonnie Greer |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2011-05-19 |
| Number of pages | 174 |
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