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    <title>For Your Sweet Sake: Poems</title>
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    <namePart>McGirt, James E. (James Ephraim)</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1874-1930</namePart>
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  <abstract>"For Your Sweet Sake: Poems by James E. McGirt" is a collection of poems authored by James E. McGirt, written in the early 20th century. The poems reflect a variety of themes, including love, nature, personal experiences, and social commentary, often capturing the essence of African American life during that period. The collection showcases McGirt's unique voice and lyrical style, inviting readers into a blend of heartfelt sentiment and cultural richness.  In this volume, McGirt explores the complexities of love, the beauty of nature, and the struggles of human experience through vivid imagery and expressive language. Poems like "A Sailor's Departure" and "My Soul's at Rest" convey deep emotions of love and longing, while others, such as "The Siege of Manila," touch on themes of bravery and sacrifice. With its rhythmic cadence and heartfelt messages, "For Your Sweet Sake" offers readers a heartfelt glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of its author, celebrating both the challenges and joys of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2016-10-27</note>
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    <topic>American poetry -- African American authors</topic>
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    <topic>American poetry -- 20th century</topic>
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