| Title | : | The Big Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Langston Hughes |
| Release | : | 2023-02-17 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Biographies & Memoirs, Books, Young Adult, Biographies for Young Adults |
| Size | : | 1870359 |
| "The Big Sea" is a memoir written by Langston Hughes, a celebrated African-American writer, poet, and social activist. The book chronicles his life from his childhood in the Midwest to his travels and experiences as a young man in the 1920s and 1930s, a time of significant social and cultural change in America. In the book, Hughes explores his personal journey of self-discovery and identity formation in the context of the racial and cultural complexities of his time. He writes about his relationships with other writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance, as well as his encounters with racism, poverty, and discrimination. Through his vivid and lyrical prose, Hughes portrays the richness and diversity of African-American culture and history, while also highlighting the struggles and challenges faced by black Americans during his lifetime. "The Big Sea" is a powerful and inspiring work that continues to resonate with readers today. |
