The Sport of the Gods (Signet Classics)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.33 (636 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0451531779 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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They are indeed essential if Dunbar is to be properly assessed as a writer." -- Washington Post Book World“A star in the nation’s literary firmament and the greatest African American poet before the Harlem Renaissance.”–Henry Louis Gates, Jr.“This Dunbar edition is likely to become the central one for teachers and students alike.”–Werner Sollors, professor of English literature and African and African American studies, Harvard University“This superb collection of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s writings finally brings together in one volume
In this brilliant novel, Paul Laurence Dunbar presents a grim, ironic look at the urban black experience. The story of a displaced Southern family's struggle to survive and prosper in Harlem, The Sport of the Gods was one of the first novels to depict the harsh realities of ghetto life.
This original collection includes the short novel The Sport of the Gods, Dunbar’s essential essays and short stories, and his finest poems, such as “Sympathy,” all which explore crucial social, political, and humanistic issues at the dawn of the twentieth century.Shelley Fisher Fishkin is a professor of English and the director of American studies at Stanford University. An award-winning author, she is
Five Stars jp excellent book highly recommended. vanessairvin9Overlooked, must-read classic This novel is wonderfully written and profound in its message. Dunbar's prose is as excellent as his poetry. A must-read classic for high schoolers and undergraduates. Would make a wonderful juxtaposition alongside today's street lit.. said Overlooked, must-read classic. This novel is wonderfully written and profound in its message. Dunbar's prose is as excellent as his poetry. A must-read classic for high schoolers and undergraduates. Would make a wonderful juxtaposition alongside today's street lit.. Robin Friedman said A Pioneering Novel by a Great African American Poet. Paul Laurence Dunbar (187"A Pioneering Novel by a Great African American Poet" according to Robin Friedman. Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 -- 1906)is best remembered as a poet. He wrote in both dialect and formal English. His famous poems include "We wear the mask", "Sympathy", which includes the line "I know why the caged bird sings", and "Frederick Douglass". Dunbar wrote prolifically during his short life, with an output that included essays, journalism, plays, short stories as well as poetry. Dunbar was also a novelist. His final effort in this form "The Sport of the Gods" (1902) remains an impressive . -- 1906)is best remembered as a poet. He wrote in both dialect and formal English. His famous poems include "We wear the mask", "Sympathy", which includes the line "I know why the caged bird sings", and "Frederick Douglass". Dunbar wrote prolifically during his short life, with an output that included essays, journalism, plays, short stories as well as poetry. Dunbar was also a novelist. His final effort in this form "The Sport of the Gods" (190"A Pioneering Novel by a Great African American Poet" according to Robin Friedman. Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 -- 1906)is best remembered as a poet. He wrote in both dialect and formal English. His famous poems include "We wear the mask", "Sympathy", which includes the line "I know why the caged bird sings", and "Frederick Douglass". Dunbar wrote prolifically during his short life, with an output that included essays, journalism, plays, short stories as well as poetry. Dunbar was also a novelist. His final effort in this form "The Sport of the Gods" (1902) remains an impressive . ) remains an impressive