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Jamaican Poetry: Roots and Evolution by Poliana Pessoa is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the history and development of Jamaican poetry. It begins with the native Jamaican Patois language and how poets like Claude McKay and Louise Bennett helped establish Patois as a legitimate language for poetry. It then describes how Jamaican poetry evolved from its early roots to include genres like Dub Poetry, which combines poetry with reggae music. Overall, the document traces how Jamaican poetry emerged from colonial influences to become a vibrant artistic tradition that reflects
- Author
- Poliana Pessoa
- Language
- EN