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Explore the Midwestern roots of a literary icon

March 29, 2017 by Lucie Amberg

Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes is most commonly associated with the Harlem Renaissance, but he spent his early life in the Midwest. Dr. Matthew Calihman, associate professor in the English department, said, "I do think Missouri is important to him," noting that regional geography and events often emerged in Hughes' writing. Visiting scholar and documentarian Dr. Carmaletta Williams will … [Read more...] about Explore the Midwestern roots of a literary icon

Filed Under: News Tagged With: carmaletta williams, COAL, event, langston hughes, matthew calihman, public affairs

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