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The Lyrics of Prince Rogers Nelson/0(+>: A Literary Look at a Creative, Musical Poet, Philosopher, and Storyteller (Paperback)

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Paperback: 672 pages
Publisher: Claude L. McInnis (self-published) (March 25, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0965577589
ISBN-13: 978-0965577588
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #749,590 in Books


Editorial Reviews

Review
"The Lyrics of Prince is a thorough analysis as well as an enjoyable read." -- Kevin E. Taylor, Researcher and Record Liaison, Black Music Television

"The Lyrics shows the tremendous role that Prince has played in expanding and evolving the imagery and doors of creativity." -- Dr. Marie O'Banner Jackson, Professor--Jackson State University

"Very impressive. Stimulating and enlightening! It's about time someone has taken the time and effort to study Prince's lyrics." -- Per Nilsen, Senior Staff Writer, Uptown (Sweden)

A Literary Look is the most serious study of the Minneapolis artist's body of work since Dave Hill's Prince: A Pop Life. McInnis brings passion and insight to his writing that provides a new context to Prince's place in pop-music history, as well as African American history. A Literary Look is a refreshing reminder of Prince's genius, past and present. --Jim Walsh, Music Critic --St. Paul Pioneer Press

A Literary Look is the most serious study of the Minneapolis artist's body of work since Dave Hill's book." -- Jim Walsh, Music Critic, St. Paul Pioneer Press

A very impressive book. Stimulating and enlightening! It's about time someone has taken the time and effort to study Prince's lyrics in depth. Full of research and insight, it is an important work, which deserves attention. --Per Nilsen, author --Prince: A Documentary

The Lyrics of Prince is a thorough analysis as well as an enjoyable read. As a researcher, I know that the time and commitment dedicated to this work is phenomenal. The observations are thoughtful and highly enlightening. The political edge that permeated the entire work is subtle, but sharp! --Kevin E. Taylor, Researcher --Black Entertainment Television --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
The Lyrics of Prince is an analysis of the lyrical themes, movements, and development of Prince. McInnis seeks to show that Prince is a lyrical talent on par with Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Jimi Hendrix. The book shows that Prince is a metaphysical poet attempting to reconcile his individual desires in a strict and confining society. Thus, Prince's work is a barometer for the sensibilities of the eighties as well as provides insight to the post Civil Rights African American who is grappling with place and otherness.

From the Back Cover
Prince is one of the most creative and influential artists of the twentieth century. He has consistently found a way to push and challenge the standards and ideals of popular music which has had a profound effect on popular culture. Additionally, his career has been the representation of the African American individual of Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man, attempting to reconcile the dual themes of self and group identity. In doing so, Prince has continued the work of Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Jean Toomer, Langston Hughes, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, and George Clinton, fighting to keep the doors of opportunity and diversity open to African American artists. On various levels (race, gender, and religion) Prince’s career has represented the problem of otherness in America. For all of this, his work deserves to be studied and preserved as essential American artistry. With meticulous research, C. Liegh McInnis has put together a work worthy to be considered an excellent and profound academic dissertation. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author
C. Liegh McInnis is an instructor of English at Jackson State University, the former publisher and editor of Black Magnolias Literary Journal, and the author of seven books, including four collections of poetry, one collection of short fiction, and one work of literary criticism. He has presented poetry, fiction, and essays at national conferences, such as College Language Association and the Neo-Griot Conference, and his work has appeared in Bum Rush the Page: A Def Poetry Jam, Sable, New Delta Review, The Black World Today, In Motion Magazine, and MultiCultural Review, and A Deeper Shade of Sex. He can be contacted through Psychedelic Literature, 203 Lynn Lane, Clinton, MS 39056, (601) 925-1281, psychedeliclit@bellsouth.net. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


[Edited 6/8/09 21:31pm]

That cover looks horrible.

This is NOT a new book!!! This book has been around, at least, since the late 90s!!!!

Desire2006 said:

Yeah, I thought it was new also because of the release date. I ordered it anyway, but haven't had a chance to look at it yet.

Desire2006 said:

damn. i was hoping to find out what the deeper meaning of the lyrics
to "life of the party" is

It seems 2 b a re-edition of this 1995-book. But there is something new added - something about The Rainbow Children...

sorry.. I should have said "new edition" since it was reissued only a couple of months ago

ernestsewell said:

Looks like some doodles a kid did on their trapper-keeper during an 8th grade biology lecture.