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Collected Poems of James Edwin Campbell

by James Edwin Campbell ...

Collected Poems combines examples of James Edwin Campbell's poetry from both of his published books. His traditional American verse poems, which exemplifies those he included in Driftings and Gleanings stand in stark contrast to his poetry in the African-American Gullah dialect, most exemplified in Echoes from the Cabin and Elsewhere. Both, however, demonstrate his skill with words, his tremendous ... Read more

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Collected Poems combines examples of James Edwin Campbell's poetry from both of his published books. His traditional American verse poems, which exemplifies those he included in Driftings and Gleanings stand in stark contrast to his poetry in the African-American Gullah dialect, most exemplified in Echoes from the Cabin and Elsewhere. Both, however, demonstrate his skill with words, his tremendous
... Read more
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Born in the USA - Exploring America in Poems - The Ohio Poets

A celebration of American poetry

by Paul Laurence Dunbar, Hart Crane, Alice Cary, Ambrose Bierce, Joshua McCarter Simpson, James Edwin Campbell, Kate Brownlee Sherwood ...

Narrated by Christopher Ragland, Laurel Lefkow, Warren Keyes ...

Unabridged

58 min

Poetry. A form of words that seems so elegantly simple in one verse and so cleverly complex in another. Each poet has a particular style, an individual and unique way with words and yet each of us seems to recognise the path and destination of where the verses lead, even if sometimes the full comprehension may be a little beyond us.Through the centuries every culture has produced verse to ... Read more

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Poetry. A form of words that seems so elegantly simple in one verse and so cleverly complex in another. Each poet has a particular style, an individual and unique way with words and yet each of us seems to recognise the path and destination of where the verses lead, even if sometimes the full comprehension may be a little beyond us.Through the centuries every culture has produced verse to
... Read more
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Top 10 Poets – The U S, The - Great Lakes

Five poems each from poets born in the North American Great Lake states

by Paul Laurence Dunbar, James Whitcomb Riley, Vachel Lindsay, Katherine Chapman Tillman, James Edwin Campbell, Henrietta Cordelia Ray, John McCrae, Alice Cary, Henry van Dyke0, Ambrose Bierce2 ...

Narrated by Paul Laurence Dunbar, John McCrae, Henry van Dyke1 ...

Unabridged

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be
... Read more
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Top 10 Poets – The African-American Men, The

Five poems each from some of the best African American male poets

by Langston Hughes, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Claude McKay, James Weldon Johnson, Countee Cullen, James Monroe Whitfield, George Moses Horton, George Marion McClellan, James Edwin Campbell, Jupiter Hammond ...

Narrated by Darrell Joe, Warren Keyes, Machelle Williams ...

Unabridged

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be
... Read more

Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick

Stories from the Harlem Renaissance

by Zora Neale Hurston ...

From “one of the greatest writers of our time” (Toni Morrison)—the author of Barracoon and Their Eyes Were Watching God—a collection of remarkable stories, including eight “lost” Harlem Renaissance tales now available to a wide audience for the first time.New York Times’ Booksto Watch forBuzzfeed’sMost Anticipated BooksNewsweek’sMost Anticipated BooksForbes.com’sMost Anticipated ... ... Read more

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From “one of the greatest writers of our time” (Toni Morrison)—the author of Barracoon and Their Eyes Were Watching God—a collection of remarkable stories, including eight “lost” Harlem Renaissance tales now available to a wide audience for the first time.New York Times’ Booksto Watch forBuzzfeed’sMost Anticipated BooksNewsweek’sMost Anticipated BooksForbes.com’sMost Anticipated ...
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Mules and Men

by Zora Neale Hurston ...

Zora Neale Hurston brings us Black America’s folklore as only she can, putting the oral history on the written page with grace and understanding. This new edition of *Mules and Men*features a new cover and a P.S. section which includes insights, interviews, and more.For the student of cultural history, Mules and Men is a treasury of Black America’s folklore as collected by Zora Neale Hurston, the ... Read more

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Zora Neale Hurston brings us Black America’s folklore as only she can, putting the oral history on the written page with grace and understanding. This new edition of *Mules and Men*features a new cover and a P.S. section which includes insights, interviews, and more.For the student of cultural history, Mules and Men is a treasury of Black America’s folklore as collected by Zora Neale Hurston, the
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Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Kentucky Narratives

by United States Work Projects Administration ...

Uncle Dan tells me "he was born May 5, 1858 at the Abe Wheeler place near Spoonsville, now known as Nina, about nine miles due east from Lancaster. Mother, whose name was Lucinda Wheeler, belonged to the Wheeler family. My father was a slave of Dan Bogie's, at Kirksville, in Madison County, and I was named for him. My mother's people were born in Garrard County as far as I know. I had one sister, ... Read more

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Uncle Dan tells me "he was born May 5, 1858 at the Abe Wheeler place near Spoonsville, now known as Nina, about nine miles due east from Lancaster. Mother, whose name was Lucinda Wheeler, belonged to the Wheeler family. My father was a slave of Dan Bogie's, at Kirksville, in Madison County, and I was named for him. My mother's people were born in Garrard County as far as I know. I had one sister,
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Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit

Enriched edition. Timeless Trickster Tales of the American South

by Joel Chandler Harris, Shane Becker ...

In "Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit," Joel Chandler Harris masterfully captures the oral traditions of African American folklore, interweaving them into a rich tapestry that celebrates the humor and wit inherent in storytelling. Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War South, the book features the iconic trickster figure Brer Rabbit, whose clever escapades outsmart larger and seemingly more ... Read more

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In "Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit," Joel Chandler Harris masterfully captures the oral traditions of African American folklore, interweaving them into a rich tapestry that celebrates the humor and wit inherent in storytelling. Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War South, the book features the iconic trickster figure Brer Rabbit, whose clever escapades outsmart larger and seemingly more
... Read more
Jonah's Gourd Vine

A Novel

by Zora Neale Hurston ...

A story of love and community, written by the hand of Zora Neale Hurston, one of the 20th century’s greatest authors, and a woman who truly understands her characters’ motivations. This modern classic edition of Jonah's Gourd Vine features an updated cover and a P.S. section which includes insights, interviews, and more.Jonah's Gourd Vine, Zora Neale Hurston’s first novel, originally published in ... Read more

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A story of love and community, written by the hand of Zora Neale Hurston, one of the 20th century’s greatest authors, and a woman who truly understands her characters’ motivations. This modern classic edition of Jonah's Gourd Vine features an updated cover and a P.S. section which includes insights, interviews, and more.Jonah's Gourd Vine, Zora Neale Hurston’s first novel, originally published in
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The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch

Salem Stories Prequel

by Sandra Wagner-Wright ...

Series series Salem Stories
BRAG Medallion HonoreePerfect for fans of Stacy Schiff’s The Witches, Kathleen Kent’s The Heretic’s Daughter, or Francis Hill’s Deliverance from Evil."Wagner-Wright tells an exciting version of the events in Salem, with plenty of drama between characters. But the book’s compassion for its titular accused witch is what makes it truly stand out.” —Chanticleer Book Reviews<... ... Read more

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BRAG Medallion HonoreePerfect for fans of Stacy Schiff’s The Witches, Kathleen Kent’s The Heretic’s Daughter, or Francis Hill’s Deliverance from Evil."Wagner-Wright tells an exciting version of the events in Salem, with plenty of drama between characters. But the book’s compassion for its titular accused witch is what makes it truly stand out.” —Chanticleer Book Reviews<...
... Read more
The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

by Paul Laurence Dunbar ...

In "The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar," the enduring voice of African American literature is powerfully encapsulated. Dunbar's poetry, characterized by its rhythmic cadences and profound emotional depth, navigates the experiences of African Americans in post-Civil War America. Through a juxtaposition of dialect and standard English, he eloquently conveys themes of identity, struggle, and ... Read more

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In "The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar," the enduring voice of African American literature is powerfully encapsulated. Dunbar's poetry, characterized by its rhythmic cadences and profound emotional depth, navigates the experiences of African Americans in post-Civil War America. Through a juxtaposition of dialect and standard English, he eloquently conveys themes of identity, struggle, and
... Read more
Christopher Cricket on Cats - With Observations and Deductions for the Enlightenment of the Human Race from Infancy to Maturity and Even Old Age

by Anthony Henderson Euwer ...

‘Christopher Cricket on Cats’ is a wonderful text, penned by Anthony Henderson Euwer (1877 – 1955). As the title suggests, it is a book of wisdom for both young and old. Euwer was an American Author, and feline fanatic, who dedicated this children’s story: To all the Cats that ever Meowed On this or any Sphere,– From the beginning of all Time Unto this Present Year. This charming verse is ... Read more

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‘Christopher Cricket on Cats’ is a wonderful text, penned by Anthony Henderson Euwer (1877 – 1955). As the title suggests, it is a book of wisdom for both young and old. Euwer was an American Author, and feline fanatic, who dedicated this children’s story: To all the Cats that ever Meowed On this or any Sphere,– From the beginning of all Time Unto this Present Year. This charming verse is
... Read more

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