Not Without Laughter
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| Not Without Laughter | |
| Author | Langston Hughes |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | Random House |
| Publication date | 1930 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-394-43873-6 (hardback edition) |
Not Without Laughter is a novel written by Langston Hughes in 1930.
[edit] Plot introduction
It is a novel of African American life in the 1920s, focused on characters rather than plot. However, it mostly focuses on Sandy's "awakening to the sad and the beautiful realities of black life in a small Kansas town." The major intent of the novel is to portray Sandy's life as he tries to be the best he can be, aspiring to folks like W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington.
[edit] Characters in "Not Without Laughter"
- Sandy – the main character in the novel, and protagonist
- Jimboy – Sandy's father, generally portrayed as irresponsible
- Annjee – Sandy's mother
- Aunt Hager – Annjee's mother
- Tempy – Annjee's rich sister
- Mr. Siles – a rich man who marries Tempy
- Harriett – sister of Annjee; blues singer
[edit] References
- "Copyright: 2000 The New York Times Company" (1930). The New York Times 3 August.
