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Date written: 04/14/2019

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar
In terms of poetic excellence, he set a high bar 

He was called "the poet of his people", so adept
At writing his poems in African-American dialect
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May 17, 2025 at 5:40 AM
A poet and an educator! Apart from Aussie poetry I am not well versed in fields of poetry. Soup is my main source of learning nowadays. I know the classics as everyone does, but now Edward you have led me to the wonderful works of Paul Dunbar. Oh his poems took hold of my heart and wrenched it so hard I could hardly breathe. Thank you so very much.
Ibeh Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
You're welcome, SV:-) Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit! I'm so glad I helped you discover Paul Laurence Dunbar!
Gauthier Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 9:16 PM
Well penned, Edward.
Ibeh Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 10:34 PM
Thank you, Line:-)
Roper Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 7:27 PM
Great write, Edward.
Ibeh Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 10:34 PM
Thank you, Eve:-)
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