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The work gathers lyrical poems that explore the lives of fugitives, kidnapped blacks, and free people of color in mid‑19th‑century Virginia and Philadelphia. It examines interdependence between Southern plantation life and Northern towns, offering new perspectives on historical narratives.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Camille T. Dungy
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