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Term: Langston Hughes

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Langston Hughes was an influential American poet, novelist, and playwright during the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that emerged in the 1920s. Known for his powerful and poignant writings, Hughes contributed extensively to African American literature.

Sample Sentences:

• Langston Hughes' poetry captures the essence of the African American experience in early 20th-century America.
• I'm currently reading a collection of Langston Hughes' short stories, and his storytelling skills are remarkable.
• The play written by Langston Hughes shed light on the struggles faced by African Americans during that era.
• Langston Hughes used his literary works to express the joys and challenges of being Black in a segregated society.

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