Negro Folk Rhymes: Wise And Otherwise With A Study

By Thomas Washington Talley

Book Overview

Negro Folk Rhymes: Wise And Otherwise is a book that compiles a collection of African American folk rhymes and songs. These rhymes and songs have been passed down through generations and reflect the experiences and struggles of black people in America. The book also includes a study by Thomas W. Talley, which provides historical and cultural context for the rhymes and songs. Talley examines the origins of the rhymes and their significance in African American culture. The rhymes and songs in this book cover a range of topics, from love and romance to slavery and freedom. They are presented in their original dialect, providing a glimpse into the unique language and culture of African American communities. Overall, Negro Folk Rhymes: Wise And Otherwise is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African American history and culture, and provides insight into the rich tradition of folk rhymes and songs in the black community.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428635793
• ISBN13: 9781428635791
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"