Lyrics of the Hearthside

Lyrics of the Hearthside Synopsis

First published in 1899, "e;Lyrics of the Hearthside"e; is a collection of poetry by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906). Dunbar was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet during the turn of the 20th century. Born to ex-slave parents, Dunbar began writing at a very early age and had even published his first poems by the age of 16 in a local newspaper. Much of his work was written in the "e;African-American Vernacular"e; associated with the antebellum South, although he also employed conventional English in his novels and poems. Dunbar was among the very first African-American writers to garner international acclaim for their work. This volume contains a collection of Dunbar's powerful poetry for the enjoyment of a new generation. A fantastic collection that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of African Americans at the turn of the century. Contents include: "e;Love's Apotheosis"e;, "e;The Paradox"e;, "e;Over the Hills"e;, "e;With the Lark"e;, "e;In Summer"e;, "e;The Mystic Sea"e;, "e;A Sailor's Song"e;, "e;The Bohemian"e;, "e;Absence"e;, "e;Her Thought and His"e;, "e;The Right to Die"e;, etc. Other notable works by this author include: "e;Oak and Ivy"e; (1892), "e;Majors and Minors"e; (1896), and "e;Lyrics of Lowly Life"e; (1896). Ragged Hand are proudly republishing this classic collection of poetry, complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.