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American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Laurence Libin

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American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Laurence Libin

Describes the museum's collection of antique instruments, traces the history of technological developments in their manufacture, and looks at music's changing role in American society.

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0870993798

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9780870993794

The Complete Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar

By: Paul Laurence Dunbar

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The Complete Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar

By: Paul Laurence Dunbar

The son of former slaves, Paul Laurence Dunbar was one of the most prominent and publicly recognized figures in American literature at the turn of the twentieth century. Thirty-three years old at the time of his death in 1906, he had published four novels, four collections of short stories, and fourteen books of poetry, not to mention numerous songs, plays, and essays in newspapers and magazines around the world. In the century following his death, Dunbar slipped into relative obscurity, remembered mainly for his dialect poetry or as a footnote to other more canonical figures from the period. The Complete Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar showcases his gifts as a writer of short fiction and provides key insights into the tensions and themes of Dunbar's literary achievement. Through examining the 104 stories written by Dunbar between 1890 and 1905, readers will be able to better understand Dunbar's specific attempts to maintain his artistic integrity while struggling with America's racist stereotypes. His work interrogated the color-line that informed American life and dictated his role as an artist in American letters. Editors Gene Jarrett and Thomas Morgan identify major themes and implications in Dunbar's work. Available in one convenient, comprehensive, and definitive volume for the first time, The Complete Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar illustrates the complexity of his literary life and legacy. ABOUT THE EDITORS---Gene Jarrett is an assistant professor of English at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is co-editor (with Henry Louis Gates Jr.) of a forthcoming anthology, New Negro Criticism: Essays on Race, Representation, and African American Culture.Thomas Morgan is a lecturer at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research and teaching interests focus on critical race theory in late-nineteenth century American and African American literature, specifically as it applies to the politics of narrative form.

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Ohio University Press

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0821416448

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9780821416440

Folks from Dixie

By: Paul Laurence Dunbar

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Folks from Dixie

By: Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet during the turn of the 20th century. Born to ex-slave parents, Dunbar began writing at a very early age and had even published his first poems by the age of 16 in a local newspaper. Much of his work was written in the "African-American Vernacular" associated with the antebellum South, although he also employed conventional English in his novels and poems. Dunbar was among the first African-American writers to garner international acclaim for their work. This volume contains Dunbar's 1898 collection of short stories, "Folks from Dixie", which contains sixteen short stories that explore African American life post-Civil War. A fantastic collection of powerful tales that offer a unique glimpse into the lives of African Americans at the turn of the century. Other notable works by this author include: "Oak and Ivy" (1892), "Majors and Minors" (1896), and "Lyrics of Lowly Life" (1896). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this collection of classic short stories now complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author and original illustrations from E. W. Kemble.

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Read Books Ltd

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1473392845

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9781473392847

The Selected Short Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar

With Illustrations by E. W. Kemble

By: Paul Laurence Dunbar

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The Selected Short Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar

With Illustrations by E. W. Kemble

By: Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet during the start of the 20th century. Born to ex-slave parents, Dunbar began writing at a very early age and had published his first poems by the age of 16 in a local newspaper. Much of his work was written in the "African-American Vernacular" associated with the antebellum South, although he also employed conventional English in his novels and poems. Dunbar was among the first African-American writers to garner international acclaim for their work. This volume contains a collection of Dunbar's best short stories, originally published in three books. “Folks from Dixie” (1898) comprises 12 stories and was Dunbar's first collection, as well as the first volume of short stories ever published in the United States by an African American. “The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories” (1899) was Dunbar's second collection, including 20 short stories. Originally published in 1904, “The Heart of Happy Hollow” contains sixteen short stories that explore African American life post-Civil War. A fantastic collection of powerful tales that offer a unique glimpse into the lives of African Americans at the turn of the century. Other notable works by this author include: “Oak and Ivy” (1892), “Majors and Minors” (1896), and “Lyrics of Lowly Life” (1896). Read & Co. Classics is proudly publishing this brand new collection of classic short stories now complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author and original illustrations by E. W. Kemble.

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Read Books Ltd

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1528793129

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9781528793124

Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar

By: Paul Laurence Dunbar,Alice Dunbar Nelson

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Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar

By: Paul Laurence Dunbar,Alice Dunbar Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar: Poems, Plays and Prose (2021) is a selection of the literary works of Paul Laurence Dunbar and Alice Dunbar Nelson. With such collections Oak and Ivy (1892) and Majors and Minors (1896), Paul Laurence Dunbar earned a reputation as an artist with a powerful vision of faith and perseverance who sought to capture and examine the diversity of the African American experience. In her poems, plays, and stories, Alice Dunbar Nelson explores themes of class, prejudice, faith, and romance while paying particular attention to the phenomenon of racial passing. Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar: Poems, Plays and Prose includes dozen of their individual literary works in a compact, carefully curated volume. Throughout his oeuvre, Dunbar explores the role of the poet in society, grounding each poem within his identity as a Black man in America. In “Frederick Douglass,” an elegy written for the occasion of the great man’s passing, Dunbar makes clear the consequences of pride and defiance in a nation built by slaves: “He dared the lightning in the lightning’s track, / And answered thunder with his thunder back.” In “The Place Where the Rainbow Ends,” Dunbar, perhaps reflecting on his proximity to death, provides a simple song with a cautionary, utopian vision of hope and happiness: “Oh, many have sought it, / And all would have bought it, / With the blood we so recklessly spend; / But none has uncovered, / The gold, nor discovered / The spot at the rainbow’s end.” Meditative and bittersweet, Dunbar rejects wealth and power as a means of achieving fulfillment, looking instead to establish an inner peace for himself that he might “find without motion, / The place where the rainbow ends,” a place “[w]here care shall be quiet, / And love shall run riot, / And [he] shall find wealth in [his] friends.” Whether a vision of heaven or of the possibility of peace on earth, this poem finds echoes across Dunbar’s penultimate volume. Nearing death at such a young age, he prepares himself to lose the life he had fought so hard to achieve, a life devoted to reaching the hearts and minds of others. Mine Eyes Have Seen (1918) is a one-act play by Alice Dunbar Nelson. Published in The Crisis, the influential journal of the NAACP, Mine Eyes Have Seen is a brutal portrait of race and identity in twentieth century America. Exploring themes of violence, faith, patriotism, and economic struggle, Dunbar Nelson crafts a poignant and unforgettable work of fiction. In the short story “The Goodness of St. Rocque,” Manuela is a popular young woman of status in New Orleans’ thriving Creole community. Like many women her age, she hopes to marry a handsome and successful man. Setting her sights on Theophile, she prepares to be courted in the traditional manner of her people. When rumor gets out that he has been spending time with Claralie, a beautiful blonde, Manuela is forced to seek supernatural assistance. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar: Poems, Plays and Prose is a classic of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Graphic Arts Books

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1513209914

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9781513209913

Delphi Complete Works of Paul Laurence Dunbar (Illustrated)

By: Paul Laurence Dunbar

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Delphi Complete Works of Paul Laurence Dunbar (Illustrated)

By: Paul Laurence Dunbar

The first black writer in America to attain national prominence and establish an international reputation, Paul Laurence Dunbar is noted for his works written in black dialect. However, Dunbar also wrote in conventional English, producing sensitive and compelling poetry and fashioning innovative fiction. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Dunbar’s complete works, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Dunbar's life and works * Concise introduction to Dunbar’s life and poetry * Excellent formatting of the poems * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes Dunbar's complete novels and short stories, available in no other collection * Rare uncollected stories * Features Wiggins' seminal biography on the poet - discover Dunbar's literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: a few of Dunbar’s early short stories, which have only been rediscovered in recent years, are the result of dedicated scholarship and so will not be appearing in the eBook. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to see our wide range of poet titles CONTENTS: The Life and Poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar BRIEF INTRODUCTION: PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR COMPLETE POETICAL WORKS OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR The Poems LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Novels THE UNCALLED THE LOVE OF LANDRY THE FANATICS THE SPORT OF THE GODS The Short Story Collections FOLKS FROM DIXIE THE HEART OF HAPPY HOLLOW THE STRENGTH OF GIDEON AND OTHER STORIES IN OLD PLANTATION DAYS UNCOLLECTED SHORT STORIES The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Non-Fiction REPRESENTATIVE AMERICAN NEGROES The Biography THE LIFE OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR by L. K. Wiggins Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of poetry titles or buy the entire Delphi Poets Series as a Super Set

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Delphi Classics

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178656212X

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9781786562128

Human Rights and Intellectual Property

Mapping the Global Interface

By: Laurence R. Helfer,Graeme W. Austin

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Human Rights and Intellectual Property

Mapping the Global Interface

By: Laurence R. Helfer,Graeme W. Austin

This book explores the interface between intellectual property and human rights law and policy. The relationship between these two fields has captured the attention of governments, policymakers, and activist communities in a diverse array of international and domestic political and judicial venues. These actors often raise human rights arguments as counterweights to the expansion of intellectual property in areas including freedom of expression, public health, education, privacy, agriculture, and the rights of indigenous peoples. At the same time, creators and owners of intellectual property are asserting a human rights justification for the expansion of legal protections. This book explores the legal, institutional, and political implications of these competing claims: by offering a framework for exploring the connections and divergences between these subjects; by identifying the pathways along which jurisprudence, policy, and political discourse are likely to evolve; and by serving as an educational resource for scholars, activists, and students.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139496913

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9781139496919

The Quarterback's Demons

By: C. K. Laurence

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The Quarterback's Demons

By: C. K. Laurence

Kyle Sands, star quarterback for the Miami Demons, is having a rough season. First round draft pick, Tyrell Utley, is doing his best to force Kyle into early retirement. Girlfriend Jessica is found brutally murdered after a very public argument with Kyle. Follow Kyles desperate fight to prove his innocence through twists of fate and a conclusion that will shock even veteran mystery readers.

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Bouncing Ball Books Inc.

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1934138169

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9781934138168

Writing and Reading Across the Disciplines

By: Laurence Behrens

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Writing and Reading Across the Disciplines

By: Laurence Behrens

Writing and Reading Across the Disciplines is targeted at the composition and developmental writing market at the college or university level. This text prepares university and college students to write essays and to become familiar with reading academic and popular readings across a variety of disciplines.

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0321328264

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9780321328267

American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Laurence Libin

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American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Laurence Libin

Describes the museum's collection of antique instruments, traces the history of technological developments in their manufacture, and looks at music's changing role in American society.

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American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Complete Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar

The Complete Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Folks from Dixie

Folks from Dixie

The Selected Short Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar

The Selected Short Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar

Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar

Delphi Complete Works of Paul Laurence Dunbar (Illustrated)

Delphi Complete Works of Paul Laurence Dunbar (Illustrated)

Human Rights and Intellectual Property

Human Rights and Intellectual Property

The Quarterback's Demons

The Quarterback's Demons

Writing and Reading Across the Disciplines

Writing and Reading Across the Disciplines

American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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