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LANGSTON HUGHES AND HIS POETRY
Gulshoda In'am qizi Abduhamidova
Student , Chirchik State Pedagogical University
abduhamidovagulshoda601 @gmail .com Scientific adviser: Eldor Erkinovich Khamitov
E-mail: xamitov.e@cspi.uz Teacher,Chirchik State Pedagogical University
ABSTRACT
This article delves into the profound impact of Langston Hughes' poetry on American literature and culture. Hughes, a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance, used his works to articulate the African American experience, capturing the rhythms and struggles of black life in America. Through a careful examination of his poetry, this study elucidates Hughes' themes of identity, race, and social justice, highlighting his ability to blend the personal with the universal. By analyzing select poems such as "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "Harlem," this article illuminates Hughes' innovative use of language and imagery to confront the complexities of racial inequality and celebrate the resilience of the human spirit. Through his enduring legacy, Hughes continues to inspire generations, fostering dialogue and empathy in the ongoing quest for equality and understanding in American society.
Keywords: Langston Hughes, Black person, American dream, "jazz poet", African American.
INTRODUCTION
Langston Hughes, a towering figure of the Harlem Renaissance, remains an indelible force in American literature. His words, imbued with the rhythms of jazz and the cadences of African American speech, resonate powerfully across generations, offering poignant insights into the complexities of race, identity, and the human experience. As we delve into the vast expanse of Hughes's poetic landscape, we embark on a journey of discovery, encountering themes of social justice, cultural heritage, and the quest for equality. In this article, we will explore the life and works of Langston Hughes, illuminating the profound impact of his poetry on both literature and society.
Langston Hughes, A Short Biography.
James Mercer Langston Hughes, born in Joplin, Missouri, on February 1, 1901 and passed away on May 22, 1967, was an American poet, playwright, novelist, so-
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cial activist, and columnist. Hughes is most recognized for being a founding member of the Harlem Renaissance and for being one of the first creators of the literary genre known as jazz poetry. His writings about the time "when the Negro was in vogue"— later rephrased as "when Harlem was in vogue"—are well known.
Growing up in several Midwestern communities, Hughes started writing a lot when he was young. As a young man, he moved to New York City, where he started his profession. After completing his secondary education in Cleveland, Ohio, he promptly enrolled in Columbia University's academic program in New York City. Despite dropping out, he was recognized by New York publishers and the Harlem creative community, having first appeared in The Crisis magazine and later in book publishers. After all, he received his degree from Lincoln University. Hughes also authored short tales and plays in addition to poetry. He has authored other nonfiction books as well. When Hughes was little, he rarely saw his father and the two had a very bad relationship. In 1919, he briefly resided in Mexico with his father. After completing his high school education in June 1920, Hughes moved back to Mexico to live with his father in an attempt to persuade him to approve of his intention to enroll at Columbia University. Prior to traveling to Mexico, Hughes subsequently stated, "I had been thinking about my father and his strange dislike of his own people." I was a Black person and I really liked Black people, so I didn't get it." It was his father's wish that Hughes would decide to pursue an engineering degree at a foreign university.
"The Negro Speaks of Rivers" was originally published in 1921 in The Crisis, the official publication of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). It went on to become one of Hughes's signature poems and was included in his debut poetry collection, The Weary Blues (1926).
Poetic Vision of the American Dream
In his 1951 poetry collection Montage of a Dream Deferred, Langston Hughes noted and provided a very unique reconstruction of the historical development of African-American culture.1 The influence of Black music's evolution as well as the aspirations of African Americans did, in fact, greatly influence Montage. The poems are "punctuated by the riffs, runs, breaks and distortions of the music of a community in transition" and are characterized by abrupt interjections, clashing changes, and broken rhythms, much like be-bop and jazz.
In terms of both form and ideology, Hughes's musical poetry was groundbreaking. Inspired by free-jazz, he repeated his experiment in 1961 with Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz, where Black music serves as the thematic unifying element that ties the poems together.
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Hughes became well-known as a "jazz poet" in the 1920s Harlem Renaissance, often known as the jazz era. Hughes depicted everyday Black life in his early writing by utilizing jazz and blues approaches. This also enabled him to bring back this genre of music, which he believed to be the ultimate embodiment of Black soul.3. Hughes was the first and only to make jazz the central theme of his writing and to employ the blues style to convey the same feeling and sensitivity of everyday Black people, even though he was not the first to use Black music in his works.
Hughes's poetry frequently addresses the idea of the American ideal and the opportunities for Black men to realize and realize this ideal. The impact of Black music's development and African Americans' aspirations and hope had a significant influence on Montage. The dynamism of Hughes's writing was created by the conflict between the unfulfilled dream and the realities of the Black experience.
CONCLUSION
Langston Hughes's poetry teaches us important lessons about life and encourages us to stand up for what's right. We learn from his poems that everyone deserves respect and equal opportunities, no matter their background. Hughes's words inspire us to keep dreaming and to work together to make the world a better place for everyone. Let's remember his message of hope and continue to fight for fairness and kindness in our communities.
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