Poet and novelist who was active during the Harlem Renaissance and is famous for works such as The Story of the Negro and God Sends Sunday. He also earned great critical acclaim for his 1936 novel Black Thunder. Arna Bontemps was born on October 13, 1902, in Louisiana. He was a friend of fellow Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes. He and Hughes collaborated on a 1932 children’s book entitled Popo and Fina. He studied English and history at California’s Pacific Union College. Upon graduation, he accepted a teaching position at New York City’s Harlem Academy. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Arna Bontemps Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more detailed information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports!
He grew up in the Louisiana home of Charlie Bontemps and Marie Pembrooke Bontemps. With his wife Alberta, he raised six children. He has not shared about He’s parent’s name. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse, and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.
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First Name | Arna |
Last Name | Bontemps |
Profession | Poet |
Died | Jun 4, 1973 ( age 70) |
Birthday & Zodiac | |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Birth Date | October 13, 1902 |
Birthday | October 13 |
Birth Place | Louisiana |
Country | Louisiana |
Height & Weight | |
Height (Approx.) | Not Available |
Weight (Approx.) | Not Available |
His lack of substantial income from his literary career forced him to pursue a master’s degree in library science. He subsequently worked in the library of Tennessee’s Fisk University.
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Previous Year’s Net Worth (2020) | Under Review |
Annual Salary | Under Review. |
Income Source | Primary Income source Poet (profession). |
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