books.google.com - This biography traces Hughes' life and artistic development, from his early years of isolation, which fostered his fierce independence, to his prolific life as a poet, playwright, lyricist, and journalist. Hughes' inspiring story is told through 21 engaging chapters, each providing a fascinating vignette...http://books.google.com/books/about/Langston_Hughes_A_Biography.html?id=AKwC-CvFc4EC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareLangston Hughes: A Biography