“Before the war, they were happy, he said, quoting our textbook. (This was senior-year history class.) The slaves were clothed, fed, and better off under a master's care. I watched the words blur on the page. No one raised a hand, disagreed. Not even me.”
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Monument: Poems New and Selected
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Natasha Trethewey
Natasha Trethewey is an American poet known for her works that often explore themes of race, history, and identity, winning widespread acclaim from readers and critics. more
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