The poet slave of Cuba: a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano

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

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Beteilige Person: Engle, Margarita 1951- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: New York Henry Holt 2006
Ausgabe:1. ed
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Zusammenfassung: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
Umfang:183 S. Ill. 21 cm
ISBN:0805077065
9780805077063