The Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar : Portrait of a Poet PDF
by Catherine Reef
Part of the Legendary African Americans series
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"I know why the caged bird sings," wrote Paul Laurence Dunbar in "Sympathy," one of his best-loved poems.
Author Catherine Reef paints a rich and memorable portrait of the first African American to earn his living as a writer.
Born in 1872 to former slaves, Dunbar touched the nation with poetry that portrayed the sorrows and the joys of African-American life.
Dunbar's work spoke directly to the hearts of his readers, and his legacy inspired the generation of African-American poets who followed.
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:96 pages
- Publisher:Enslow Publishing, LLC
- Publication Date:16/07/2014
- ISBN:9780766061569
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:96 pages
- Publisher:Enslow Publishing, LLC
- Publication Date:16/07/2014
- ISBN:9780766061569