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Negro Folk Rhymes / Wise and Otherwise
Hardcover
Country & FolkGeneral PoetryGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies
ISBN13: 9781023173568
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 238
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Negro Folk Rhymes: Wise and Otherwise: With a Study, collected by Thomas W. Talley, preserves a vital piece of African American cultural heritage. This collection showcases the rich oral tradition of African American folklore through poetry and song. Delve into a world of folk rhymes, offering glimpses into the wisdom, humor, and everyday experiences of a community.
This book is a window into African American poetry and the cultural landscape from which it emerged. Discover the rhythms and expressions passed down through generations. From insightful observations to lighthearted verses, these rhymes capture the essence of a vibrant and resilient culture. Explore the enduring power of language and its ability to reflect the soul of a people. A testament to the strength and beauty of the African American experience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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