The poet-slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
Record details
- ISBN: 0805077065
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Physical Description:
183 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
print - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Henry Holt, 2006.
Content descriptions
Summary, etc.: | 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. |
Awards Note: | A Junior Library Guild selection. Pura Belpre Medal, Narrative, 2008. |
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Subject: | Cuba Juvenile poetry Poets Juvenile poetry Slaves Juvenile poetry Children's poetry, American Enslaved persons Manzano, Juan Francisco 1797-1854 Juvenile poetry |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Silas Bronson Library - Waterbury | JB MANZANO, J ENG (Text) | 34005096240980 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |