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100 1 _aTalley, Thomas Washington
245 1 0 _aNegro Folk Rhymes :
_bWise and Otherwise: With a Study
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-07
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, S.D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Negro Folk Rhymes" by Thomas W. Talley is a collection of folk rhymes and songs that encapsulates the oral tradition of African American culture, written in the early 20th century. This anthology captures a variety of expressions, showcasing the creativity and resilience of a people emerging from the harsh realities of slavery. It includes themes of love, humor, and the experiences of daily life, presented through the lens of folk traditions. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the context in which these folk rhymes were created, highlighting the cultural and historical relevance of the pieces compiled by Talley. It emphasizes the importance of preserving these expressions as significant records of African American life, which reflect a spirit of hope even amidst adversity. Each rhyme showcases the amalgamation of storytelling, community memory, and cultural idioms, illustrating a rich narrative tapestry that resonates with both humor and pathos. The initial section establishes a tone that invites readers to explore the profound simplicity and compelling rhythm of these folk traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican poetry -- African American authors
653 _aFolk songs, English -- United States
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Songs and music
653 _aFolk poetry, American
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27195
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