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Cover of Martí’s Song for Freedom/Martí y sus versos por la libertad

Martí’s Song for Freedom/Martí y sus versos por la libertad

Emma Otheguy

This bilingual biography recounts the life of José Martí, the Cuban poet and advocate for justice. Written in verse, it follows his lifelong commitment to liberty for women and men. The book includes an author’s note, afterword, and sources, presenting Martí’s work and ideals through both English and Spanish. A portrait of a writer and crusader for justice, it connects poetry with a life dedicated to freedom.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Cultural Heritage · History · Social Justice · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Children's Book Press
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9781643798202
Language
English
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