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Author name: Langston Hughes

: Not Without Laughter (Thrift Edition)
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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.52
EAN num: 9780486454481
ISBN number: 0486454487
Label: Dover Publications
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 224
Printing Date: April 04, 2008
Publishing house: Dover Publications
Sale Popularity Level: 146715
Studio: Dover Publications



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A leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance, poet Hughes wrote only one novel — but it is an incredibly powerful and moving work. This 1930s coming-of-age tale, which unfolds amid an African-American family in rural Kansas, explores the dilemmas of life in a racially divided society.




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User popularity level: out of 5 stars

Rated by buyers 3 out of 5 stars - Slow to Warm
Book was interesting and provided a genuine sense of life for blacks during the early part of this century. It started slow but towards the middle of the book the pace picked up and I enjoyed it more.


Rated by buyers 4 out of 5 stars - Wonderful, heartbreaking yet redemptive novel
This is a fine novel written at a time of overt racial discrimation about members of a family surviving the best way they could. It does have great relevance to the 21st century because although much has changed (this was the pre-civil rights period), much still needs to be changed. This book should be required high school or college reading.


Rated by buyers 3 out of 5 stars - It was ok
Throughout the story you can see the talent of Langston Hughes. However, the subject was not unique or original for the current times. Granted, it may have been something special whe it was very first written and published. We have all seen movies or read stories with the exact same plot; it's not worth reading if you're looking for a new story.

If you want to experience the beauty of Hughes' writing then you should give this novel a chance. It's a short read at 300 pages, but the poet's talent shines through in numerous passages.

This was my very first exposure to the author and I will probably read more of his work along the way. Hopefully, there will be more unique story lines as I continue through his art.


Rated by buyers 5 out of 5 stars - Wow!
Such heart! I have read his poetry, but I had never read his prose. So smooth, so wonderful. I adore the characters. They followed me throughout the day. This is written so well, I really felt like I was right there. I also ran through a gamut of emotions while reading this. That's what a book should do - make me feel, make me think, make me wonder... This book did that for me.


Rated by buyers 5 out of 5 stars - A Must Read Classic
This book by Langston Hughes captures the life of the Midwest through the eyes of a young growing by in the early 1900's. I thought the portrayal of that life, the struggles and hardships, and the community love despite thiese things, was excellent. The writing was simple and provided a good flow to draw me into the story and to be placed in the time frame. This is a keeper for the library collection.

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