Bibliograph

The poet slave of Cuba, a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano, Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls

Type

Label

The poet slave of Cuba, a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano, Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

NP, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The poet slave of Cuba

Oclc number

60321401

Responsibility statement

Margarita Engle ; art by Sean Qualls

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG+, 6.3, 2.0, 121445

Sub title

a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano

Summary

Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slaveowners in Cuba. He spent his early years at the side of his owner's wife, entertaining her friends. His poetry was his outlet, reflecting the beauty and cruelty of his world. Written in verse

Target audience

juvenile

Classification