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100 _aEngle, Margarita.
245 _aThe poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
260 _aNew York.
_bHenry Holt.
_c12/2/2010
300 _a183 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
500 _aJuan 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.
650 _aManzano, Juan Francisco, 1797-1854 -- Juvenile poetry.
650 _aChildren's poetry, American.
650 _aSlaves -- Juvenile poetry.
650 _aPoets -- Juvenile poetry.
651 _xCuba -- Juvenile poetry.
852 _7Qualls, Sean.
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