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Paul Laurence Dunbarby English 102
August 4, 1995
Outline
Thesis: The major accomplishments of Paul Laurence Dunbar's life during 1872 to
1938 label him as being an American poet, short story writer, and novelist.
I. Introduction II. American poet
A. Literary English
B. Dialect poet
1. "Oak and Ivy"
2. ...
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