Literary scholar Adam Bradley’s new book BOOK OF RHYMES demonstrates the connection between old-school literary poetry and the rhymes of today’s lyricists. Bradley utilizes a litany of lyrics and classic lines of poetry to support his claims. Each chapter is packed with analysis and anecdotes. The chapter titles are poetic devices: Rhythm, Rhyme, wordplay, Style, storytelling, and signifying. All of these are connected with the prestigious traditional rap, real-life examples, quotes from recognized rappers, and contemplated analysis.
The book is the perfect blend of being accessible to every man and still delivering intelligent analysis for graduate students.