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The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano /
Author Engle, Margarita.
Call Number j811 ENG
Publisher New York : Henry Holt,
Subject Manzano, Juan Francisco, 1797-1854 -- Poetry.
Slaves -- Poetry.
Poets -- Poetry.
Juvenile literature.
Cuba -- Poetry.
Title Statement The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano / Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls.
Edition 1st ed.
Description 183 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Summary Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slaveowners 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.
Awards Notes A Junior Library Guild selection.
Contributors Qualls, Sean,
ISBN 0805077065 (hardcover) :
LCCN 2005046200
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Bib No. 1046005
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