Dunbar Out Loud

This audiobook features a selection of thirteen poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar, celebrated for capturing a wide range of emotions from elegy to celebration, all brought to life through the narration of Bobby Norfolk. Dunbar, born in 1872 to former slaves, rose from his modest beginnings in Dayton, Ohio, to gain international acclaim for his works written in both African-American dialect and standard English, appealing to diverse audiences. Despite his untimely death at 33, he produced an impressive body of work, including twelve poetry collections and several other literary forms.