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Langston Hughes
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American writer and social activist (1901–1967)

Also known as: James Langston Hughes, James Mercer Langston Hughes, Джеймс Мёрсер Лэнгстон Хьюз, لانغستون هيوز, 랭스턴 휴스, ラングストン・ヒューズ

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  • Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Gold
  • Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Gold Level
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  • Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience
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