Sympathy Resources

Here's an in-depth biography of the poet from The Poetry Foundation.

This website is a great resource for all things Dunbar.

Enjoy this (short) documentary on Paul Laurence Dunbar.

A (not at all creepy or anything) animation, showing us the poet himself reading "Sympathy."

Here's another reading of "Sympathy."

Here's a reading of another famous Dunbar poem: "We Wear the Mask."

Dig this NPR radio profile of Paul Laurence Dunbar.

Here's he is—great suit, serious look.

And here's a great depiction of a poor little caged bird missing out on all the fun.

This Denver Post story is about the days that the poet spent in Denver.

Here's an article about Dunbar's friendship with the Wright Brothers—yup, those dudes who invented the airplane.

Get all of Dunbar's fabulous poetry in one edition.

This biography is a great introduction to the life and work of the poet.

This film is based on Paul Laurence Dunbar's 1904 story, "The Scapegoat."

This film is based on a Paul Laurence Dunbar's 1902 novel, The Sport of the Gods.