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The Books of the American Negro Spirituals (Paperback)
by James Weldon Johnson (Author), J. Rosamond Johnson (Author) "O black and unknown bards of long ago,..." (more)
Key Phrases: dat morn, dat cru, bell done ring, Rosamond Johnson, United States, American Negro (more...)
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In two elegant and masterly prefaces, James Weldon Johnson discusses the origin and history of more than 120 of the most significant spirituals known. Favorites like "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," "Deep River," and "Go Down, Moses" are arranged for voice and piano by his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, and considered within their African tradition.


About the Author
James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) is recognized alongside W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington as one of the most respected interpreters of the black experience. Composer J. Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954) was an authority on Negro spirituals.
Product Details
  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press; New Ed edition (December 3, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0306812029
  • ISBN-13: 978-0306812026
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 customer reviews (4 customer reviews)
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First Sentence:
O black and unknown bards of long ago, Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dat morn, dat cru, bell done ring, ner cry, white hors, ring dem bells, broad spears, dis body, rare version, dat day, ring shout
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Rosamond Johnson, United States, American Negro, New York, Mas-sa Je-sus, Sihamba Ngenyanga, Van Vechten, Praise de Lord, Walk Together Children, Deep River, Fisk University, Paul Robeson, Praise King, Roland Hayes, Lit'-le Dav-id, Alfred Friedenthal, Christmas Spirituals, Civil War, Den Moses, Roll Jor
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