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Majors And Minors: Poems (1895)

Majors And Minors: Poems (1895)

Dunbar, Paul Laurence

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Poetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 054856356X
ISBN13: 9780548563564
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 2 2007
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Majors and Minors: Poems is a collection of poems written by Paul Laurence Dunbar, an American poet, novelist, and playwright of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book was first published in 1895 and contains a total of 45 poems, divided into two sections: Majors and Minors. The poems in the Majors section are longer and more complex, exploring themes such as love, death, and the struggles of African Americans in a society dominated by white supremacy. These poems showcase Dunbar's mastery of traditional poetic forms, such as sonnets and ballads, as well as his use of dialect and vernacular language to convey the experiences of black Americans.The Minors section, on the other hand, contains shorter, more lighthearted poems that celebrate the beauty of nature, the joys of childhood, and the simple pleasures of life. These poems demonstrate Dunbar's versatility as a poet and his ability to capture a wide range of emotions and experiences.Overall, Majors and Minors: Poems is a powerful and poignant collection of poetry that reflects Dunbar's unique perspective as a black writer in a time of racial inequality and oppression. His poems continue to resonate with readers today, offering a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during a pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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