The Burden Of The South, In Verse: Or Poems On Slavery, Grave, Humorous, Didactic, And Satirical (1864)

The Burden Of The South, In Verse: Or Poems On Slavery, Grave, Humorous, Didactic, And Satirical (1864) is a book of poetry written by Rubek, Sennoia. The book explores the theme of slavery in the southern United States during the mid-19th century. The poems are divided into four categories: grave, humorous, didactic, and satirical. The grave poems focus on the harsh realities of slavery, including the separation of families and the brutality of slave owners. The humorous poems offer a lighter take on the subject, often poking fun at the absurdity of the institution of slavery. The didactic poems aim to educate readers on the evils of slavery and the need for its abolition. The satirical poems use irony and sarcasm to criticize the pro-slavery arguments of the time. Overall, The Burden Of The South, In Verse provides a unique perspective on the issue of slavery through the medium of poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.