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by Dorothy B. Porter Wesley (Author)
North American Negro Poets: A Bibliographical Checklist Of Their Writings, 1760-1944 is a comprehensive reference book by Dorothy B. Porter Wesley that provides an extensive list of poetry written by African American poets from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. The book features a detailed bibliography of works written by over 200 poets, including well-known figures such as Langston Hughes, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Phillis Wheatley, as well as lesser-known writers. The book is organized chronologically, making it easy for readers to track the development of African American poetry over time. In addition to the bibliography, the book also includes an introduction that provides historical context for the works listed, as well as a brief biographical sketch of each poet. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars, educators, and anyone interested in the history of African American literature.Heartman's Historical Series, No. 70.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.
