“Intense love is often akin to intense suffering.”
Quote by Frances Harper
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A Brighter Coming Day: A Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Reader
This reader compiles a selection of essays, poetry, and speeches by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, highlighting her contributions to the abolitionist movement and the fight for racial equality in the United States. more
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Frances Harper
Frances Harper was an American poet, writer, and social activist, born on September 24, 1825, and died on February 22, 1911. Her poetry is known for its profound social commentary and focus on issues such as women's rights, slavery, and racial equality. more
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