Explore the pivotal later decades of Langston Hughes, America’s most celebrated voice in African American poetry. This gripping biography, Volume 2, chronicles his journey from 1941 to 1967, detailing his artistic evolution, struggles against injustice, and relentless pursuit of literary greatness. Discover his profound influence on jazz, blues, theatre, and his impact on writers across Africa and the Caribbean. An essential read for literature students, history enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the vibrant currents of 20th-century global culture and the power of poetic expression.