Lyrics Of The Hearthside
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Publisher: Dodd, Mead, and Company, New York
1899
Copyright 1899 by Dodd, Mead, & Company
Copyright also in The Ladies’ Home Journal, 1897, 1898, by Curtis Publishing Co.;
in The Outlook, 1898, by The Outlook Co.;
in Century Magazine, 1896, 1897, 1898, by The Century Co.;
in The Cosmopolitan Magazine, 1898, by J. B. Walker
University Press: John Wilson and Son, USA
(First Edition)
NOTE: There are inscriptions from prior ownership, “of/125”, “hxs” “20- 1st Ed” “S. B. Heckman”
NOTE: There is an ex-libris sticker, “Library of Sarah D Gray SDG”
"Lyrics of the Hearthside" is a collection of poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar that celebrates the themes of home, family, love, and the simple joys of everyday life. Dunbar's work in this collection often evokes a sense of warmth and nostalgia, portraying the experiences and emotions of African Americans in the late 19th century with both tenderness and realism. The collection includes both standard English verse and dialect poems, capturing the rhythms and nuances of African American speech and offering a multifaceted perspective on their lives. "Lyrics of the Hearthside" showcases Dunbar's ability to connect with readers on a personal and emotional level, celebrating the enduring values of community and human connection.
Paul Laurence Dunbar was an influential African American poet, novelist, and short story writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His achievements include becoming one of the first African American writers to gain national and international recognition. Dunbar's work, including "Lyrics of the Hearthside," broke ground by exploring the complexities of African American identity and experience. His use of dialect poetry, while sometimes controversial, was a significant artistic choice that captured the richness and expressiveness of African American language. Dunbar's literary contributions paved the way for future generations of African American writers and solidified his place as a major figure in American literature.
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