1. Paul LAurence Dunbar
He speaks or slavery, rebellion, misery, and freedom in his poems and short stories. ... He seeks to redeem the darker brother throughout his works of poetry (Mead 132). ... He used his dialect to convey character in his poetry. America and Dunbar gained national praise for his dialect verses in some of his poetry. ... He wrote intimate feelings of his family's slavery days and how they felt imprisoned and worthless to society. ...
- Word Count: 1623
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School