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The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Classic poetry
The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar's complete poetry encompasses standard English lyrics, dialect poems, ballads, humor, love, racial injustice, labor, faith, and the constraints placed on Black life after emancipation. His command of multiple voices brought wide popularity while also creating a complicated legacy shaped by publishers' and audiences' appetite for dialect performance. Poems such as “We Wear the Mask” and “Sympathy” speak with particular force about concealment, confinement, and the longing for freedom. Historically essential and emotionally varied, this volume suits readers interested in Black literary history, formal verse, performance, and a poet working both within and against the expectations of his era.
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Racism and racial violence · Grief, death, and oppression · Historical dialect that may require context · Religious themes
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Peach Iced Tea
A bright alcohol-free tea with sweetness and a restrained bitter note.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Chill and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Manhattan
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters make a Manhattan for an evening with a little intrigue.
What you'll need
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
How to mix it
- Stir with ice until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Cocktail cherry or orange twist.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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