Slave Songs and the Birth of African American Poetry

Ramey, L.

In this insightful and provocative volume, Rameyreveals spirituals and slave songs to be a crucial element in American literature. This book shows slave songs'intrinsic value as lyric poetry, sheds light on their roots and originality, anddraws new conclusions on anart form long considereda touchstone of cultural imagination.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2008-04-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403975690

DOI: 10.1057/9780230610163

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 197