Chamberlin Free Public Library Catalog

The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano

Engle, Margarita.

The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano - New York. Henry Holt. 12/2/2010 - 183 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

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.

0805077065 (acid-free paper)

2005046200


Manzano, Juan Francisco, 1797-1854 -- Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Slaves -- Juvenile poetry.
Poets -- Juvenile poetry.

--Cuba -- Juvenile poetry.