“Politics can be the graveyard of a poet”
Words: 877 Pages: 3 6290A famous American poet by the name of Langston Hughes once said, “Politics can be the graveyard of a poet. And only poetry can be his resurrection.” Hughes was known for writing poems about race, portraying the hardships and joys of African-American lives. Even though some of his early works were criticized, he continued writing and eventually became one of the most successful American poets. Langston Hughes’ early start in writing led to his success, and he became a very […]
