| Description |
1 online resource (57 min.) |
| Summary |
Hughes wrote of the beauty, dignity, and heritage of blacks in America. Interviews, music, and dance performances convey his work and influence, discussed by James Baldwin and biographer Arnold Rampersad. Voices & Visions: The lives and works of 13 renowned American poets are interpreted through dramatic readings, archival photographs, dance, performances, and interviews in this inspiring series. Illustrative poems in each program are accompanied by insights into their historical and cultural connections. The series covers the terminology of poetry and the larger role of poets in American and world literature studies. Poets include Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and Elizabeth Bishop |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed August 14, 2018) |
| Performer |
Poetry narration, Novella Nelson, Roscoe Orman |
| Notes |
In English |
| Subject |
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967 -- Criticism and interpretation
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| SUBJECT |
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967. fast (OCoLC)fst00049863 |
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Poets, American -- 20th century -- Biography
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American poetry -- History and criticism
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American poetry -- 20th century.
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American poetry.
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Poets, American.
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Biographical television programs.
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Biographies.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Biographical television programs.
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Biographies télévisées.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Bourne, St. Clair, 1943-2007, director.
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Chapman, Robert L. (Robert Lee), 1946- producer.
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Nelson, Novella, performer.
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Orman, Roscoe, 1944- performer.
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New York Center for Visual History, production company
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