By: Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906)
"Poet and The Baby" by Paul Laurence Dunbar is a heartwarming and beautifully written story that follows the journey of a young poet who finds himself caring for a baby left on his doorstep. Through the unlikely pairing of the poet and the baby, Dunbar explores themes of love, responsibility, and the power of human connection. The characters are well-developed and the prose is poetic and lyrical, drawing the reader in from the very first page. Overall, "Poet and The Baby" is a touching and thought-provoking read that will stay with you long after you've finished the last page.Book Description: What struck me in reading Mr. Dunbar's poetry was what had already struck his friends in Ohio and Indiana, in Kentucky and Illinois. They had felt, as I felt, that however gifted his race had proven itself in music, in oratory, in several of the other arts, here was the first instance of an American negro who had evinced innate distinction in literature.
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