Socialist joy in the writing of Langston Hughes / Jonathan Scott.

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"Explores Hughes's intellectual method and its relation to social activism. Examines his involvement with socialist movements of the 1920s and 1930s and contends that the goal of overthrowing white oppression produced a "socialist joy" expressed repeatedly in his later work, in spite of the anticomm...

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Main Author: Scott, Jonathan, 1968-
Language:English
Published: Columbia : University of Missouri Press, [2006], ©2006.
Subjects:
Hughes, Langston, > 1902-1967 > Criticism and interpretation.
Hughes, Langston, > 1902-1967 > Political and social views.
Socialism in literature.
Socialism and literature > United States > History > 20th century.
African Americans in literature.
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Physical Description:xiv, 248 pages ; 24 cm
Format: Book
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"Explores Hughes's intellectual method and its relation to social activism. Examines his involvement with socialist movements of the 1920s and 1930s and contends that the goal of overthrowing white oppression produced a "socialist joy" expressed repeatedly in his later work, in spite of the anticommunist crusades of the cold war"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number:PS3515.U274 Z78 2006
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-244) and index.
ISBN:0826216773 (alk. paper)