The Life and Works of Paul Laurence Dunbar is a biographical and literary work by Lida Keck Wiggins that explores the life and works of the celebrated African-American poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar. The book provides a thorough and detailed account of Dunbar's life, beginning with his childhood in Dayton, Ohio, and continuing through his rise to fame as a poet and writer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Wiggins examines Dunbar's literary output, including his poetry, short stories, and novels, and discusses the themes and styles that characterized his work. She also explores the cultural and historical context in which Dunbar wrote, including the social and political climate of the late 19th century and the role of African-American writers in the literary world.The book includes numerous examples of Dunbar's poetry and prose, as well as photographs and other illustrations that help to bring his life and work to life. Overall, The Life and Works of Paul Laurence Dunbar is a comprehensive and engaging study of one of America's most important and influential African-American writers.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition. Containing His Complete Poetical Works, His Best Short Stories, Numerous Anecdotes And A Complete Biography Of The Famous Poet.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.