Plantation echoes : a collection of original Negro dialect poems by Henderson
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| Author | Henderson, Elliott Blaine, 1877-1944 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Burkham, E. G. (Elzey Gallatin), 1872-1940 |
| LoC No. | 05026529 |
| Title | Plantation echoes : a collection of original Negro dialect poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Plantation Echoes: A Collection of Original Negro Dialect Poems" by Elliott Blaine Henderson is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems capture the vernacular and dialect used by African Americans during that era, offering insights into their culture and experiences. The work likely reflects themes of rural life, community, and personal sentiment, represented through varied voices and stories found within African American narrative traditions. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to Henderson’s unique use of dialect and humor, setting the stage for various poems that celebrate the life of the African American community. The introduction highlights the significance of music and poetry in expressing culture and sentiment among African Americans, establishing a connection to renowned poets like Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Through a mix of joy, resilience, and sometimes satire about societal conditions, the initial poems suggest a blend of celebration and critique. The poems promise to evoke a range of emotions, from nostalgia to humor, as they reflect the realities and aspirations of the people from whom they spring. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- African American authors |
| Subject | Dialect poetry, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66997 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 45 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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