Publisher's Synopsis
Negro Poets And Their Poems is a collection of poems written by African American poets, edited by Robert T. Kerlin. The book features works by prominent poets such as Langston Hughes, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Countee Cullen, as well as lesser-known writers. The poems touch on themes of race, identity, and the African American experience, and offer a unique perspective on American literature. In addition to the poems themselves, the book includes biographical information about each poet, providing context for their work and offering insight into the lives of African Americans during the time period in which they wrote. Originally published in 1923, Negro Poets And Their Poems remains an important contribution to the canon of African American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.