The Life Of Paul Laurence Dunbar: Portrait Of A Poet (legendary African Americans)
by Catherine Reef /
2014 / English / EPUB
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Author Catherine Reef paints a rich and memorable portrait of the
first African American to earn his living as a writer. "I know why
the caged bird sings," wrote Paul Laurence Dunbar in "Sympathy,"
one of his best-loved poems. 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.
Author Catherine Reef paints a rich and memorable portrait of the
first African American to earn his living as a writer. "I know why
the caged bird sings," wrote Paul Laurence Dunbar in "Sympathy,"
one of his best-loved poems. 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.