Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Dayton, Ohio, to parents who had been enslaved in Kentucky before the American Civil War, Dunbar began writing stories and verse when he was a child. He published his first poems at the age of 16 in a Dayton newspaper, and served as president of his high school's literary society.
The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories
** Witness the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursue freedom and grapple with identity in a society fractured by racial divides.
By Paul Laurence Dunbar
The Sport of the Gods
A devoted family's secure life is destroyed by false accusations, thrusting them into a world of prejudice and social struggle.
By Paul Laurence Dunbar
The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Experience a journey through love, loss, and identity in a collection of classic poems which capture the spirit of a people during a transformative era.
By Paul Laurence Dunbar
The Uncalled A Novel
In a somber town, a young orphaned boy must navigate a world of neglect and judgment after his mother's death, as his fate hangs in the balance amidst an indifferent community.
By Paul Laurence Dunbar
The heart of happy hollow A collection of stories
In a close-knit community, people face political treachery and fight for their dreams against the backdrop of difficult social realities.
By Paul Laurence Dunbar