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In the Heart of the Beat

- The Poetry of Rap

About In the Heart of the Beat

In the Heart of the Beat argues for a fresh understanding of rap as an exemplary form of literary expression, rather than a profane and trendy musical genre. Pate focuses on works by several well-known artists to reveal in rap music, despite its penchant for vulgarity, a power and beauty that is the heart of great literature.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780810860087
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 176
  • Published:
  • November 23, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 165x233x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 416 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of In the Heart of the Beat

In the Heart of the Beat argues for a fresh understanding of rap as an exemplary form of literary expression, rather than a profane and trendy musical genre. Pate focuses on works by several well-known artists to reveal in rap music, despite its penchant for vulgarity, a power and beauty that is the heart of great literature.

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