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Author:

Engle, Margarita.

Title:

The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano / Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Henry Holt,

Copyright Date:

2006

Description:

183 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Manzano, Juan Francisco,--1797-1854--Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Slaves--Juvenile poetry.
Poets--Juvenile poetry.
Cuba--Juvenile poetry.
Manzano, Juan Francisco,--1797-1854--Poetry.
Slaves--Poetry.
Poets--Poetry.
Cuba--Poetry.

Other Authors:

Qualls, Sean, ill.

Summary:

Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slave owners in Cuba. He spent his early years at the side of his owner's wife, entertaining her friends. His poetry was his outlet, reflecting the beauty and cruelty of his world. Written in verse.

ISBN:

9780805077063 (acid-free paper)
0805077065 (acid-free paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)60321401

LCCN:

2005046200

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