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Deep River: An Interpretation Of Negro Spirituals

Deep River: An Interpretation Of Negro Spirituals

Thurman, Howard

Hardcover

Philosophy20th Century United States HistoryGospel

ISBN10: 1161635645
ISBN13: 9781161635645
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Deep River: An Interpretation of Negro Spirituals is a book written by Howard Thurman, a prominent African American theologian, educator, and civil rights leader. The book explores the significance and meaning behind Negro spirituals, a genre of music created by African American slaves in the United States. Thurman argues that these spirituals were not just songs, but a form of communication, resistance, and hope for enslaved Africans. Through his analysis of the lyrics and melodies of spirituals, Thurman delves into the spiritual and emotional experiences of African Americans during slavery and the Jim Crow era. He also examines the role of music in African American culture and its impact on the civil rights movement. Overall, Deep River is a powerful and insightful exploration of the history and cultural significance of Negro spirituals, written by a highly respected and influential figure in African American history.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.

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