Paul Laurence Dunbar was one of the first writers to employ the use of dialect in his poetry and prose as a means to authentically capture the experiences and voices of African American life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His use of dialect was notable because it provided a genuine representation of African American culture and speech patterns, and he often contrasted this with standard English to highlight the duality of identity experienced by African Americans at that time. Dunbar's innovative approach helped pave the way for future writers in African American literature.
Which technique was Paul Lawrence Dunbar the first writer to employ?
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