The Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Portrait of a Poet

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, Wrote Paul Laurence Dunbar In Sympathy, One Of His Best-loved Poems. Author Catherine Reef Paints A Rich And Memorable Portrait Of The First African American To Earn His Living As A Writer. Born In 1872 To Former Slaves, Dunbar Touched The Nation With Poetry That Portrayed The Sorrows And The Joys Of African-american Life. Dunbar's Work Spoke Directly To The Hearts Of His Readers, And His Legacy Inspired The Generation Of African-american Poets Who Followed. This Book Is Developed From Paul Laurence Dunbar: Portrait Of A Poet To Allow Republication Of The Original Text Into Ebook, Paperback, And Trade Editions.