The Bard of Colour, Robert Rose: The Life of a Poet and Activist in the Nineteenth Century - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Glynis CooperTheme:Chronological Period/19th Century, Cultural Region/BritishPublish date:8/6/2026Pages:176
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Pen and Sword HistoryISBN-13:9781036110321ISBN-10:103611032XUPC:9781036110321Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, History, Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Literary Figures, Europe, PoetryBook Topic:Great BritainSize:9.30 x 6.10 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.454Product ID:SCVCNZV5EZ
Robert Rose's obscurity is lifted as this biography reveals his resisted voice, ambition, and enduring legacy.
Born of private means, educated and eloquent, Robert Rose was once a fixture in the literary circles of 19th-century Manchester and Liverpool, but now nearly erased from history. Rose wrote poetry tinged with longing, loss, and quiet resistance.
This deeply researched biography brings Rose back into the light, uncovering his words, his world, and the legacy he left behind. Though many questions remain, his story of displacement, artistic ambition, and the struggle for recognition resonates powerfully today.
The Bard of Colour, Robert Rose brings Rose out of obscurity and into the light. This compelling biography explores his work, his world, and the prejudice he faced, offering a rare window into Black British life in the Victorian era.
Born of private means, educated and eloquent, Robert Rose was once a fixture in the literary circles of 19th-century Manchester and Liverpool, but now nearly erased from history. Rose wrote poetry tinged with longing, loss, and quiet resistance.
This deeply researched biography brings Rose back into the light, uncovering his words, his world, and the legacy he left behind. Though many questions remain, his story of displacement, artistic ambition, and the struggle for recognition resonates powerfully today.
The Bard of Colour, Robert Rose brings Rose out of obscurity and into the light. This compelling biography explores his work, his world, and the prejudice he faced, offering a rare window into Black British life in the Victorian era.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Pen and Sword HistoryISBN-13:9781036110321ISBN-10:103611032XUPC:9781036110321Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, History, Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Literary Figures, Europe, PoetryBook Topic:Great BritainSize:9.30 x 6.10 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.454Product ID:SCVCNZV5EZ
Cooper, Glynis: - Glynis Cooper's family has its roots in the industrial millscapes of Manchester. She was born in Stockport, but she grew up near Bury St Edmunds and subsequently spent ten years living and working in Cambridge before returning to Manchester. Her parents were writers who inspired her enthusiasm for the written word. Glynis, who loves islands and the open countryside, trained in the dual disciplines of librarianship and archaeology. She enjoys reading, researching and writing local histories, traveling, and playing chess.
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