Talk That Talk: An Anthology of African-American Storytelling
by Linda Goss (editor), Marian E. Barnes (editor)
Description
A vibrant collection of nearly one hundred tales celebrating the rich oral traditions of African American storytelling and the broader Black diaspora. Spanning the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean, these stories move across ghostly encounters, folk wisdom, family memories, comic adventures, and vivid accounts of urban life. Together, they showcase the power of the spoken word to preserve history, express identity, and entertain across generations. Lively and diverse in voice, the anthology honors the artistry of storytellers and the enduring cultural resonance of their narratives.
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paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published Jan 1, 1989
521 pages
ISBN: 9780671671686
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First Published
1989
Language
eng
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