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 born in Missouri and traveled extensively throughout the United States and the world before he moved to New York City.

B. He moved to New York from Alabama and the stark contrast between these places deeply influenced his writing.

C. He spent most of his life in Washington, DC, moving to Harlem only after he gained literary fame.

D. He was a native New Yorker who did not travel much but who was keenly aware of New Yorks complexity and diversity.

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