"Hold fast to dreams, for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with snow."
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Born: 01-02-1901 – Died: 22-05-1967
Nationality: American
Known for: Poet, playwright, Social Activist
Langston Hughes (1901–1967) was an American poet social activist novelist playwright and columnist. He was one of the earliest innovators of jazz poetry. Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. He moved to New York City as a young man. There he established his prolific writing career. His work gained notice from major publishers.
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"Hold fast to dreams, for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with snow."