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"Did you know that Paul Laurence Dunbar originated such famous lines as "I know why the caged bird sings" and "We wear the mask that grins and lies"? From his childhood in poverty and his early promise as a poet through his struggles to find acceptance as a writer and his tu...
| Main Author: | Derby, Sally, |
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| Other Authors: | Qualls, Sean, |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Somerville, Massachusetts :
Candlewick Press,
2015.
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| Physical Description: |
122 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: |
"Did you know that Paul Laurence Dunbar originated such famous lines as "I know why the caged bird sings" and "We wear the mask that grins and lies"? From his childhood in poverty and his early promise as a poet through his struggles to find acceptance as a writer and his tumultuous romance with his wife, to his immense fame and his untimely death, Dunbar's story is one of triumph and tragedy. But his legacy remains in his much-beloved poetry--told in both Standard English and in dialect--which continues to delight and inspire readers today. More than two dozen of Dunbar's poems are woven throughout this volume, illuminating the phases of his life and serving as examples of dialect, imagery, and tone" -- |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-118) and index. "Did you know that Paul Laurence Dunbar originated such famous lines as "I know why the caged bird sings" and "We wear the mask that grins and lies"? From his childhood in poverty and his early promise as a poet through his struggles to find acceptance as a writer and his tumultuous romance with his wife, to his immense fame and his untimely death, Dunbar's story is one of triumph and tragedy. But his legacy remains in his much-beloved poetry--told in both Standard English and in dialect--which continues to delight and inspire readers today. More than two dozen of Dunbar's poems are woven throughout this volume, illuminating the phases of his life and serving as examples of dialect, imagery, and tone" -- provided by publisher. Middle School. |
| Physical Description: |
122 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Audience: |
Middle School. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-118) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780763660703 0763660701 |