Book
The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
- Published
- 2006
- Genre
- Biography
- Pages
- 183
- Words
- 12804
Reading measures
- Accelerated Reader level
- 6.3
- Suggested reading age
- ages 12–17
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.
Collections
ALSC Notables
ISBN
- ISBN-13
- 9780805077063
- ISBN-10
- 0805077065
Tags
ALSC NotablesBiographyCareers-WriterCubaHistory-SlaveryNonfictionPeople-Enslaved PeoplePoetryVerse