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Lewis Grandison Alexander

About Lewis Grandison Alexander

Background Information

He was an American poet, actor, writer, and designer. The poet was born on July 4, 1898 in Washington DC, and he died on November 25, 1945. He studied at Howard University in Washington DC and was a member of the school’s theater group.

His poem overviews:

His poems, Africa, Negro Woman, and Transformation, show many different themes. For example, the main themes in Transformation are hope, and miracles. The themes of Negro Woman are, beauty and despair. And the themes of Africa are ancestry.

Poem Overviews

Major influences:

During his writing career he was associated with other major Harlem Renaissance figures such as Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Bennett, and Countee Cullen. He was also published in a lot of popular magazines and journals and wrote many poems inspiring people during the time period.

Major Influences

Major Accomplishments

His work was commended at the University of NC was an editor of The Carolina Magazine. Alexander was also a representative of the Playwriters Circle, the Randall Community Center Players, and more where he wrote plays, and acted.

Major Accomplishments

Writing Styles:

When he began writing poetry, he was interested in Japanese forms including haiku, hokku, and tanka. Alexander also used modernist poetry, and free verse in his writings. His writings also revolved around the Racial discrimination during his time period

Writing Styles

Lasting Influence on America:

Influence on America

His goal was to share everything through writing. He was using everything he had to create a movement that influenced many people in the Harlem Renaissance. He was praised at the University of NC and was remembered for making a difference with his poetry when he died.

Citations

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Grandison_Alexander?scrlybrkr=59fca0f1

- https://livinghaikuanthology.com/index-of-poets/livinglegacies/2668-lewis-grandison-alexander.html#:~:text=He%20was%20praised%20for%20his,Dusk%2C%20edited%20by%20Countee%20Cullen.

- https://www.beltwaypoetry.com/poetry/poets/names/alexander-lewis/

- https://www.poemhunter.com/lewis-grandison-alexander/

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