Bibliograph

Book of rhymes, the poetics of hip hop, Adam Bradley

Type

Label

Book of rhymes, the poetics of hip hop, Adam Bradley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 217-225) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Book of rhymes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

991613621

Responsibility statement

Adam Bradley

Sub title

the poetics of hip hop

Summary

"Rap may be the most revolutionary development in poetry over the past forty years, yet its originality is hidden in plain sight. Often overshadowed by the beat, bluster, and hype surrounding the music, lyrics are the heart of hip hop. Book of Rhymes explores America's least-understood poets by unpacking their complex craft and according them the respect they deserve as lyricists. Examining the language and techniques of hip hop's most memorable artists, literary scholar Adam Bradley argues that a new world of rhythm and rhyme awaits us if we put aside preconceptions and encounter rap with new ears and new eyes. Updated to reflect nearly a decade of the genre's evolution, Book of Rhymes remains the definitive work on the poetry of hip hop"--Page 4 of cover

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