Part one of term paper
was an African-American poet and an author. He was prolific at writing short stories, novels, librettos, plays, songs essays and poetry. His work was popular with black and white readers of his day, and are celebrated today by scholars and schoolchildren alike. He is accredited as being the first African-American to gain national eminen ...

Part two of term paper
... was determined that Paul receive an education and inspired him in the writing of poetry. Dunbar's ability to write was recognized from early childhood. He wrote his first poem at age six and made his first oratorical performance at age nine. Dunbar began to bloom in high school. Although he was the only black in his class, he became class president, editor of The High School Times, and wrote the class song. He graduated with honors in 1891. He wrote a poem of eight stanzas which was sung a ...