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Images of The Apocalypse in African American Blues and Spirituals

- Destruction in this Land

About Images of The Apocalypse in African American Blues and Spirituals

This book explores the recurrence of Apocalyptic motifs and imagery in blues and spirituals recorded by blues musicians. It looks at the ways in which Black Americans portray Apocalypse ideas about the Last Judgement from the Book of Revelation, and how literary themes in spirituals and blues depict the destruction of the world.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783631681312
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 136
  • Published:
  • February 9, 2017
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 148x210x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 280 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of Images of The Apocalypse in African American Blues and Spirituals

This book explores the recurrence of Apocalyptic motifs and imagery in blues and spirituals recorded by blues musicians. It looks at the ways in which Black Americans portray Apocalypse ideas about the Last Judgement from the Book of Revelation, and how literary themes in spirituals and blues depict the destruction of the world.

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