Bücher von Paul Laurence Dunbar

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.

Lyrics of Lowly Life is a collection of poems written by Paul Laurence Dunbar, an African-American poet, novelist, and playwright. The book was originally published in 1896 and is considered one of Dunbar's most important works. The poems in this collection explore the experiences of African Americans living in the late 19th century, including themes of poverty, racism, and discrimination. The language used in the poems is a mixture of standard English and African American dialect, which was a common feature of Dunbar's writing. Despite the difficult subject matter, the poems in Lyrics of Lowly Life are often uplifting and celebrate the resilience and strength of the human spirit. The collection includes some of Dunbar's most famous poems, such as ""We Wear the Mask"" and ""Sympathy"", which is also known as ""I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"". Overall, Lyrics of Lowly Life is a powerful and important work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.