Poetry by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is a powerful collection of verse by the 19th-century African American poet, abolitionist, and women's rights advocate. Her poems blend lyrical beauty with sharp social critique, exploring themes of racial injustice, slavery, freedom, human dignity, women's equality, Christian faith, and resilience. Harper's work reflects the struggles and hopes of her time, from the heartbreak of enslaved families to the pursuit of liberty and moral progress, making the collection a vital piece of American literary and cultural history.
Related Subjects
Poetry