Langston Hughes was among the most important figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Which of the following is an accurate characterization of his experiences before he published his first book ?

• A. He was a native New Yorker who did not travel much but who was keenly aware of New York’s complexity and diversity.
• B. He moved to New York from Alabama and the stark contrast between these places deeply influenced his writing.
• C. He was born in Missouri and traveled extensively throughout the United States and the world before he moved to New York City.
• D. He spent most of his life in Washington, DC, moving to Harlem only after he gained literary fame.