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African-American Poetry: An Anthology, 1773-1927 (Dover Thrift Editions)

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Rich selection of 74 poems ranging from the religious and moral verse of Phillis Wheatley Peters (ca. 1753-1784) to 20th-century work of Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen. Other contributors include James Weldon Johnson, Paul Laurence Dunbar, many others. Indispensable for students of the black experience in America and any lover of fine poetry. Includes 4 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

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poems, from Phillis Wheatley Peters to Countee Cullen and Langston Hughes.

Synopsis:

Rich selection of 74 poems ranging from religious and moral verse of Phillis Wheatley Peters (ca. 1753-1784) to 20th-century work of Countee Cullen, James Weldon Johnson, and Langston Hughes. Introduction. Includes 4 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

Synopsis:

Attractive and inexpensive, this carefully chosen collection offers unparalleled insight into the hearts and minds of African-Americans. It will be welcomed by students of the black experience in America and any lover of fine poetry.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486296043
Editor:
Sherman, Joan Rita
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Editor:
Sherman, Joan Rita
Editor:
Sherman, Joan R.
Author:
Dover Thrift Editions
Author:
Sherman, Joan R.
Author:
Sherman, Joan Rita
Location:
Mineola, N.Y. :
Subject:
Literature
Subject:
Afro-americans
Subject:
Anthologies (multiple authors)
Subject:
American poetry
Subject:
African American Studies
Subject:
Afro-american authors
Subject:
African Americans
Subject:
Afro-Americans -- Poetry.
Subject:
Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General
Subject:
General Poetry
Subject:
American poetry - African American authors
Subject:
Poetry -Anthologies
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Thrift Editions
Series Volume:
no. 286
Publication Date:
19970731
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 6
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.19 in 0.19 lb
Age Level:
from 11
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Product details 96 pages Dover Publications - English 9780486296043 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , poems, from Phillis Wheatley Peters to Countee Cullen and Langston Hughes.
"Synopsis" by ,
Rich selection of 74 poems ranging from religious and moral verse of Phillis Wheatley Peters (ca. 1753-1784) to 20th-century work of Countee Cullen, James Weldon Johnson, and Langston Hughes. Introduction. Includes 4 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
"Synopsis" by , Attractive and inexpensive, this carefully chosen collection offers unparalleled insight into the hearts and minds of African-Americans. It will be welcomed by students of the black experience in America and any lover of fine poetry.
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