Old Fashioned Black Fo'ks: Poems (1913)

By Elliott Blaine Henderson

Book Overview

""Old Fashioned Black Fo'ks: Poems"" is a collection of poems written by Elliott Blaine Henderson and published in 1913. The poems are written in African American Vernacular English and depict the lives and experiences of black people in the early 20th century. The subjects range from love and relationships to social and political issues, such as racism and segregation. The poems also touch on themes of spirituality and the African American community's resilience and strength in the face of adversity. The language and style of the poems capture the unique voice and perspective of African American culture during this time period. Overall, ""Old Fashioned Black Fo'ks: Poems"" is a powerful and poignant collection of poetry that offers insight into the experiences and struggles of black people in America during the early 1900s.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: 054856339X
• ISBN13: 9780548563397
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"