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Date written: 04/14/2019

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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Date: 5/17/2025 5:40:00 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.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/17/2025 10:55:00 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!
Date: 4/14/2019 9:16:00 PM
Well penned, Edward.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/14/2019 10:34:00 PM
Thank you, Line:-)
Date: 4/14/2019 7:27:00 PM
Great write, Edward.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/14/2019 10:34:00 PM
Thank you, Eve:-)

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