The African Princess : And Other Poems (1813)
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The African Princess: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Mary Elizabeth Capp and published in 1813. The title poem tells the story of a young African princess who is captured and sold into slavery, but ultimately regains her freedom. Other poems in the collection cover a range of topics, including nature, love, and religion. Capp's writing is characterized by its use of vivid imagery and emotional depth. The African Princess: And Other Poems is an important work in the history of African American literature, as it was one of the earliest published collections of poetry by a Black woman.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781167200823
- ISBN-10: 1167200829
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.43 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.61 pounds
- Page Count: 202
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