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A fantastic collection of powerful poetry that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of African Americans at the turn of the century.
£5.49 – £18.99
| Author |
Paul Laurence Dunbar |
|---|---|
| Imprint |
Ragged Hand - Read & Co. |
| Categories |
African American Poetry Ethnic & Multicultural Studies History Poetry Poetry & Drama Slavery & Abolition of Slavery Social & Cultural History Social Groups Society & Culture Society & Social Sciences |
| ISBN | 9781443774420, 9781473370302 |
| Formats Available | |
| Pages | 688 |
| Publication Date | 27 October 2008 |
| Dimensions | 5.5 × 8.5 in |
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet during the turn of the 20th century. Born to ex-slave parents, Dunbar began writing at a very early age and had even published his first poems by the age of 16 in a local newspaper. Much of his work was written in the “African-American Vernacular” associated with the antebellum South, although he also employed conventional English in his novels and poems. Dunbar was among the first African-American writers to garner international acclaim for their work. This volume contains a complete collection of Dunbar’s powerful poetry, presented here in a brand new edition for the enjoyment of a new generation. A fantastic collection of powerful poetry that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of African Americans at the turn of the century. Highly recommended for those interested in African-American history and literature. Other notable works by this author include: “Oak and Ivy” (1892), “Majors and Minors” (1896), and “Lyrics of Lowly Life” (1896). Ragged Hand is proudly republishing this classic collection of poetry, complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
