"Biography"@en . . "Electronic books"@en . . "Born a slave, raised by a woman not his mother, and denied an education, Juan overcame all the personal obstacles he faced as a child in order to reach freedom, pursue his natural talents, and become the celebrated poet he was destined to be." . . . . "Juvenile works" . "Juvenile works"@en . . "Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slave owners 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." . "Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slave owners 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."@en . . . "The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano"@en . "The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano" . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Children's poetry" . . "Poetry" . "Poetry"@en . "The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano"@en . . "A look at the life and times of Cuban poet Juan Francisco Manzanao, from his childhood as a slave to his love of poetry."@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Poets Poetry." . . "Slaves Juvenile poetry." . . . . "Poesias (Estados Unidos)" . . "JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry / General." . . "Cubanos (Biografias)" . . "Poets Juvenile poetry." . . "Poets." . . "Children's poetry, American." . . "Slaves." . . "Cuba" . . "Cuba." . "Escritores." . . "Slaves Poetry." . .