Growing up in a series of Midwestern towns, Hughes became a prolific writer at an early age. He famously wrote about the period that 'the Negro was in vogue', which was later paraphrased as 'when Harlem was in vogue.' One of the earliest innovators of the literary art form called jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. The story prompted me to frequently wonder, ``What drove Langston Hughes to wander as he did?` This was a great study in character.James Mercer Langston Hughes (Febru – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? He did well in conveying the voice of Langston Hughes. No, I have not listened to any of the narrator`s other performances. Have you listened to any of the narrator?s other performances before? How does this one compare? I did not know anything about Langston Hughes. The time frame was similar, which is to me a worthy era of history. I was reminded of my recent listen, Winston Churchill. What other book might you compare I Wonder as I Wander to and why? The narration is excellent, and the story moves from one interesting story to another. This audiobook ranks in the top 10 I have heard. Where does I Wonder as I Wander rank among all the audiobooks you?ve listened to so far? Langston Hughes and his fabulous poetry this book, however, was beyond anything I'd ever thought or read. My mother often shared stories of the 30s and hearing this fabulous book, made me feel like I was living it with the author.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I felt like I witnessed and viewed them with him. Hugest stated he wanted to be a professional writer, travel, meet people and view main events. The last chapter made an excellent notation: Mr. Though he had little money, he had fun and met so many wonderful and gracious people along the way. There were several scenes that were moving - i.e., leaving home for Florida and Haiti, traveling abroad, returning to Mexico, home and returning, once again, across the water to Paris - all were moving. The incredible journey throughout Russia and beyond. What was one of the most memorable moments of I Wonder as I Wander? His voice never wavered and, though I've read several books, his narrating, by far, was excellent. But, I can say that the Narrator was the book most enjoyable to listen to. Would you consider the audio edition of I Wonder as I Wander to be better than the print version?Ĭannot say, didn't read the print version.

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