The poet slave of Cuba
Subtitle: a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
By: Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls.
Contributors: Qualls, Sean.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Henry Holt
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
Subjects: Manzano, Juan Francisco, -- 1797-1854 -- Juvenile poetry; Children's poetry, American; Slaves -- Juvenile poetry; Poets -- Juvenile poetry; Cuba -- Juvenile poetry
Genres: Juvenile poetry
Description: 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.
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A Junior Library Guild selection.