The Big Sea: An Autobiography Summary
Langston Hughes

The Big Sea: An Autobiography Summary

Langston Hughes is a young black boy growing up around the turn of the twentieth century. He reflects on the world around him, noting the circumstances in life related to one's skin color. As Langston grows to be a young man, he finds that he has a gift and a passion for writing poetry.

Langston grows up moving around a lot, because his mother is poor, and she is always looking...

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