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

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

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Engle, Margarita
Other Authors: Qualls, Sean (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Henry Holt, 2006.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Manzano, Juan Francisco, > 1797-1854 > Juvenile poetry.
Manzano, Juan Francisco, > 1797-1854 > Poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Slaves > Juvenile poetry.
Poets > Juvenile poetry.
Slaves > Poetry.
Poets > Poetry.
Cuba > Juvenile poetry.
Cuba > Poetry.
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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.
Physical Description:183 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Awards:A Junior Library Guild selection.
ISBN:0805077065 (acid-free paper)