The Big Sea by Langston Hughes
"The Big Sea" is an autobiography that explores the life of a significant figure in the Harlem Renaissance. The narrative follows his early life in the Midwest, his travels around the world as a seaman, and his experiences in New York during the 1920s, where he was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Throughout the book, the author offers his observations on racism, class, and the creative process, providing a vivid and insightful portrait of a complex era in American history.
The 2844th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1940
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 335
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)