The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano / Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls.
2006
YA PS3555.N4254 P64 2006 (Mapit)
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Title
The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano / Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls.
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Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780805077063 (alk. paper)
0805077065 (alk. paper)
0805077065 (alk. paper)
Published
New York : Henry Holt, 2006.
Language
English
Description
183 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Call Number
YA PS3555.N4254 P64 2006
Dewey Decimal Classification
811/.54
Summary
Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slave owners 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.
Audience
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Awards
Pura Belpré Author Award, 2008.
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