76 pages • 2 hours read
Langston HughesNot Without Laughter
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1930A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Langston Hughes's Not Without Laughter beautifully captures African American life during the early 20th century, showcasing rich, emotional storytelling and compelling character development. However, some readers find its pacing slow and plot somewhat meandering. Hughes’s poetic prose and cultural insights remain praised, making it a vital read despite minor flaws.
Who Should Read Not Without Laughter?
A reader who enjoys Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes would appreciate rich, culturally insightful narratives focusing on African American life during the early 20th century. Fans of Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God and James Baldwin's Go Tell It on the Mountain will find this novel equally compelling for its poetic prose and social themes.
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Reading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
1000