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Focusing on the coming-of-age journey of Sandy Rogers, a young African American boy in a predominantly white Kansas town, this novel explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and social challenges in early 20th-century America. Through Sandy's relationships with his mother, grandmother, and aunts, Langston Hughes vividly portrays the complexities of black life and the impact of race in a divided society. The narrative not only highlights personal struggles but also reflects broader cultural and historical contexts, establishing Hughes as a significant literary voice.
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Not Without Laughter, Langston Hughes
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Not Without Laughter
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Langston Hughes
- Publisher
- Random House UK Ltd
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 1784877395
- ISBN13
- 9781784877392
- Description
- Focusing on the coming-of-age journey of Sandy Rogers, a young African American boy in a predominantly white Kansas town, this novel explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and social challenges in early 20th-century America. Through Sandy's relationships with his mother, grandmother, and aunts, Langston Hughes vividly portrays the complexities of black life and the impact of race in a divided society. The narrative not only highlights personal struggles but also reflects broader cultural and historical contexts, establishing Hughes as a significant literary voice.