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Title: Atlanta offering: Poems
Original Publication: United States: Frances E. W. Harper,1895.
Note: Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Atlanta Offering: Poems" by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The book captures the essence of life, love, nature, and social justice themes, reflecting the struggles and aspirations of African Americans during this period. Harper's poignant verses explore myriad topics, including the trials of motherhood, the quest for freedom, and the importance of community, all underlined by a spiritual context. The poems within this collection present a vivid tapestry of emotions and experiences. In "My Mother’s Kiss," Harper reminisces about the nurturing love of her mother, while "A Double Standard" confronts societal injustices faced by women and the hypocrisy surrounding morality. The poem "Our Hero" highlights the bravery found in unexpected places, and "The Martyr of Alabama" illustrates the tragic consequences of racial violence. Harper's work emphasizes a yearning for justice, freedom, and understanding, encapsulating the multifaceted aspects of human experience, particularly within the African American community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, 1825-1911
EBook No.: 69248
Published: Oct 27, 2022
Downloads: 41
Language: English
Subject: African Americans -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Atlanta offering: Poems
Original Publication: United States: Frances E. W. Harper,1895.
Note: Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Atlanta Offering: Poems" by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The book captures the essence of life, love, nature, and social justice themes, reflecting the struggles and aspirations of African Americans during this period. Harper's poignant verses explore myriad topics, including the trials of motherhood, the quest for freedom, and the importance of community, all underlined by a spiritual context. The poems within this collection present a vivid tapestry of emotions and experiences. In "My Mother’s Kiss," Harper reminisces about the nurturing love of her mother, while "A Double Standard" confronts societal injustices faced by women and the hypocrisy surrounding morality. The poem "Our Hero" highlights the bravery found in unexpected places, and "The Martyr of Alabama" illustrates the tragic consequences of racial violence. Harper's work emphasizes a yearning for justice, freedom, and understanding, encapsulating the multifaceted aspects of human experience, particularly within the African American community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, 1825-1911
EBook No.: 69248
Published: Oct 27, 2022
Downloads: 41
Language: English
Subject: African Americans -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.