Ethiope Lays is a book written by Priscilla Jane Thompson and published in the year 1900. The book features a collection of poems that explore the African American experience in the late 19th century. The title ""Ethiope"" is a reference to the ancient Greek word for Ethiopia, which was used in the past to refer to all of Africa. The poems in Ethiope Lays are written in a variety of styles and cover a range of themes, including love, loss, spirituality, and social justice. Many of the poems address the struggles of African Americans in the face of racism and oppression, and offer a powerful commentary on the social and political climate of the time. The book is notable for its use of African American Vernacular English, which was a relatively new literary style at the time of its publication. Thompson's use of this style gives the poems a unique and authentic voice, and adds to their emotional impact. Overall, Ethiope Lays is a significant work in the history of African American literature, and offers a valuable insight into the experiences and perspectives of African Americans in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.