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The complete poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Joanne M. Braxton · 1913 · 285 pages
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A complete collection of poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the first Black poets to achieve national recognition in American literature. His work moves between erudite language and vernacular dialect, capturing with sensitivity and irony the Black experience within a racialized America.
Organized with critical essays by Joanne Braxton, this edition reveals the lyrical and political richness of a pioneering poet whose importance transcends his time.
Book details
| Author | Joanne M. Braxton |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Collected Poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar |
| Year of publication | 1913 |
| Pages | 285 |
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