The Life and Works of Paul Laurence Dunbar (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book, published in 1906, explores the life and remarkable body of work by poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar, who gained recognition as the first African American to establish a presence in American literature. At the onset, the author candidly acknowledges the great impact of Dunbar's work, declaring that the poems and prose of this African American writer rivaled and sometimes surpassed the work of his white contemporaries and predecessors. Born into a life of poverty and slavery, Dunbar began his artistic career in journalism, as the editor of a high school periodical. At age twenty-two, he published his first book, "Oak and Ivy," which garnered much critical acclaim and marked the beginning of his literary success. The author highlights Dunbar's ability to capture the range of black life in America, employing both literary English and the rich vernacular of African American speech. This duality gave his work an authenticity and depth that resonated with both black and white audiences. The author examines Dunbar's use of humor, irony, and pathos, all of which come together to reveal Dunbar's complex and deeply-held views on race and identity. His poems and stories often examined the themes of ambition and equality, and shine a light on the struggles faced by African Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through it all, Dunbar's work is characterized by a profound optimism and faith in humanity that left an indelible mark on American literature. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

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Book Title: Life and Works of Paul Laurence Dunbar : Containing His Complete Poetical Works, His Best Short Stories, Numerous Anecdotes and a Complete Biography of the Famous Poet (Classic Reprint)

Number of Pages: 428 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Publication Year: 2015

Topic: General

Item Height: 0.9 in

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Poetry, Literary Collections, History

Item Weight: 20.2 Oz

Item Length: 9 in

Author: Lida Keck Wiggins

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback