02075cam a22003013u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100004600111245001000157264005100167300004700218336002600265337002600291338003600317500003100353508002800384520124700412534004501659653001101704856004101715999001701756679UtSlPG20260610133034.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHarper, Frances Ellen Watkins,d1825-191110aPoems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1996-10-01  aProduced by Judith Boss  a"Poems by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper" is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This book showcases the works of Frances E. W. Harper, an influential African American poet, author, and activist who addressed social issues such as racial injustice and women's rights in her writing. Through her poems, Harper explores themes of hope, struggle, and the pursuit of freedom, reflecting the societal climate of her time.  The collection features a wide range of poems that convey poignant messages and personal reflections, often drawing from personal experiences and broader social commentary. From nostalgic pieces about motherhood and childhood to powerful critiques of societal oppression, such as the poem "A Double Standard," which discusses gender inequality, Harper's writing is characterized by lyrical beauty and emotional depth. Other notable poems in the collection tackle issues like the plight of African Americans in "The Dying Bondman," celebrating resilience and the longing for freedom. Overall, Harper's poetry serves as both a celebration of life and a compelling call for social justice, making this collection an important contribution to American literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/679  c42800d42800