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The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano

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.

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  • "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."
  • "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
  • "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

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  • "Biography"@en
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  • "Juvenile works"@en
  • "Juvenile works"
  • "Children's poetry"
  • "Poetry"
  • "Poetry"@en

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  • "The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano"@en
  • "The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano"
  • "The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano"@en

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