January 15th Re-release of The Lyrics of Prince



On January 15th, 2001, Psychedelic Literature will re-release The Lyrics of Prince: A Literary Look at a Creative, Musical Poet, Philosopher, and Storyteller, ISBN, 0-9655775-0-3, by C. Liegh McInnis. Originally released in 1996, this book has been expanded from 112 pages to 581 pages. This is a work of literary criticism, studying the lyricism, poetics and subject matter of Prince. Using literary theory, McInnis places Prince in the canon of great African American poets and artists as a barometer of his times. The book retails for $20.00 plus $5.35 S/H. It can be purchased from any bookstore or directly from Psychedelic Literature. Make payment to Psychedelic Literature, P. O. Box 3085, Jackson, MS 39207.



The Lyrics of

PRINCE ROGERS NELSON

A Literary Look at a Creative,

Musical Poet, Philosopher, and Storyteller



I. Minneapolis as the Microcosm of America 1



II. Theory: A Method to the Madness? 43



III. Father’s Son 130



IV. The First Two Albums: Laying A Foundation 137



V. The Beginning of Controversy with the Breaking
of New Grounds 145



VI. The Minneapolis Genius and His Message 178



VII. His Purple Reign 193



VIII. Our Trip Around the World in a Day 209



IX. The Hopeless Romantic 228



X. Genius at Work: Poet of the Times 235



XI. The Turmoil and Rebirth 245



XII. The Commercial Storyteller: The Pop Philosopher 277



XIII. It’s All About...Love! 287



XIV. One Gem Of a Talent 302



XV. (Symbol) 309



XVI. The Gold Experience 322



XVII. Wit, Metaphors, and Imagery 342



XVIII. The Personas 354



XIX. Sex 380



XX. Emancipation 435



XXI. Poets’ Praises for Prince 550



XXII. Conclusion 571



XXIII. Bibliography 581