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Offers a history of and definition for jive, followed by examples of folktales, poetry, and Shakespeare 'translated' into jive. This work includes a jive glossary for easy reference as well as stories told in jive. It is suitable for those interested in African American history and culture or linguistics.

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This book is a gem, and its reprinting highlights the contributions of one of the most creative and socially conscious wordsmiths in American history.

-- H. Samy Alim, UCLA, author of Roc the Mic Right

By making this material available, readers will have a strong guide to understanding references to this language in a variety of media.

-- Steven C. Tracy, University of Massachusetts

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction by Thomas Aiello
Dan Burley's Original Handbook of Harlem Jive
Diggeth Thou?
The Jiver's Bible
Editor's Notes

Dan Burleys Jive

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      Publisher Cornell University Press
      Published 15 September 2009
      ISBN-13 9780875806235
      978-0875806235
      ISBN-10 0875806236
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      Language: history and general works Sociolinguistics

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Offers a history of and definition for jive, followed by examples of folktales, poetry, and Shakespeare 'translated' into jive. This work includes a jive glossary for easy reference as well as stories told in jive. It is suitable for those interested in African American history and culture or linguistics.

      Trade Review

      This book is a gem, and its reprinting highlights the contributions of one of the most creative and socially conscious wordsmiths in American history.

      -- H. Samy Alim, UCLA, author of Roc the Mic Right

      By making this material available, readers will have a strong guide to understanding references to this language in a variety of media.

      -- Steven C. Tracy, University of Massachusetts

      Table of Contents

      Table of Contents
      Introduction by Thomas Aiello
      Dan Burley's Original Handbook of Harlem Jive
      Diggeth Thou?
      The Jiver's Bible
      Editor's Notes

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