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The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
- Title
- The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano / Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls.
- Author
- Engle, Margarita.
- Publication
- New York : Henry Holt, 2006.
- Supplementary Content
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | Sc D 08-1572 | Schomburg Center - Research & Reference |
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- Description
- 183 p. : ill.; 21 cm.
- Summary
- 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.
- Subject
- Awards (note)
- A Junior Library Guild selection.
- Call Number
- JFD 08-1271
- ISBN
- 0805077065 (acid-free paper)
- 9780805077063 (acid-free paper)
- LCCN
- 2005046200
- OCLC
- 60321401
- Author
- Engle, Margarita.
- Title
- The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano / Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls.
- Imprint
- New York : Henry Holt, 2006.
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Awards
- A Junior Library Guild selection.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Qualls, Sean, ill.Schomburg Children's Collection.
- Research Call Number
- JFD 08-1271Sc D 08-1572