Old Fashioned Black Fo'ks: Poems (1913)

By Elliott Blaine Henderson

Book Overview

Old Fashioned Black Fo�������ks: Poems is a collection of poetry written by Elliott Blaine Henderson and originally published in 1913. The poems in this collection focus on the experiences and perspectives of African Americans during the early 20th century. Henderson's writing reflects the vernacular language and cultural traditions of the black community, with titles like ""De Ole Time Religion"" and ""Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party."" The poems cover a range of topics, from the joys and struggles of everyday life to the legacy of slavery and the fight for civil rights. Throughout the collection, Henderson celebrates the resilience, creativity, and spirit of black people, while also acknowledging the challenges they face in a society that often devalues their humanity. Old Fashioned Black Fo�������ks: Poems is a powerful testament to the richness and complexity of African American culture and history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163879258
• ISBN13: 9781163879252
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"