Langston Hughes

Arnold Rampersad, author of The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes, The Big Sea, and a series of books called The Life of Langston Hughes, speaks with Don Swaim about Langston Hughes' life. Intrigued by Hughes, Arnold Rampersad has researched every aspect of Hughes' life. From communist accusations to hospital problems, the trials and tribulations Hughes endured are discussed in this interview.

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For many years most of the best writers of the English language found their way to Don Swaim's CBS Radio studio in New York. Wired for Books is proud to webcast these interviews in RealAudio.