The story of English. Black on white / series writer, Robert McCrum ; a BBC TV co-production with MacNeil-Lehrer Productions in association with WNET ; producer, William Cran.
Story of English (Television program) Story of English (Television program)
Notes:
Host, Robert MacNeil. Originally broadcast as an episode of the PBS television mini-series, The story of English in 1986. Originally broadcast in 1986 as an episode of the PBS television series The story of English.
Contents:
The birth of Black English -- African language connections and the slave trade -- Slavery and the American South -- Musical influences -- Black ascendancy and language -- Modern Influences.
Summary:
Probes the roots of Black English, including the American slave trade, plantation life, the creole influence, and Harlem's jive talk. Discusses the influence of this variety of English on white American speech and literature.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)137242400
Locations:
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
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