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The Poet Slave of Cuba

Audiobook
Together we belonged
along with countless others
human beasts of burden
to the proud Marquesa . . .
Juan Francisco Manzano has never known any other life. Born into the household of a wealthy slaveowner in Cuba in 1797, he spent his early years by the side of a woman who made him call her Mamá, even though he had a mama of his own. Denied an education, young Juan still showed an exceptional talent for poetry. His verses reflect the beauty of his world, but they also expose its hideous cruelty.
In powerful, haunting verses of her own, Margarita Engle evokes the voice of the Poet Slave of Cuba.

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Publisher: Books on Tape Edition: Unabridged
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OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780307583086
  • File size: 59825 KB
  • Release date: May 12, 2009
  • Duration: 02:04:38

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780307583086
  • File size: 59834 KB
  • Release date: May 12, 2009
  • Duration: 02:04:37
  • Number of parts: 2

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English

Together we belonged
along with countless others
human beasts of burden
to the proud Marquesa . . .
Juan Francisco Manzano has never known any other life. Born into the household of a wealthy slaveowner in Cuba in 1797, he spent his early years by the side of a woman who made him call her Mamá, even though he had a mama of his own. Denied an education, young Juan still showed an exceptional talent for poetry. His verses reflect the beauty of his world, but they also expose its hideous cruelty.
In powerful, haunting verses of her own, Margarita Engle evokes the voice of the Poet Slave of Cuba.

Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Books on Tape
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    Awards:

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9780307583086
    File size: 59825 KB
    Release date: May 12, 2009
    Duration: 02:04:38

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9780307583086
    File size: 59834 KB
    Release date: May 12, 2009
    Duration: 02:04:37
    Number of parts: 2

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  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English
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