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- Title
GOMBO THE CREOLE DIALECT OF LOUISIANA WITH A BIBLIOGRAPHY.
- Authors
TINKER, EDWARD LAROCQUE
- Abstract
The article focuses on the patois used by African Americans in Louisiana, often referred to as the Creole Dialect or "Gombo." The author considers Creole-speaking African Americans separate from English-speaking African Americans on the basis of their respective languages, historical origins, and religions. The author considers examples of how Creole differs from French and offers possible explanations for the divergence of language. The article also considers Creole fables, especially those featuring "Brer Rabbit;" commonly used Creole proverbs; and traditional Creole song lyrics.
- Subjects
LOUISIANA; ENGLISH Creole dialects; AFRICAN American languages; AFRICAN American history; FRENCH dialects; CREOLE proverbs; CREOLE fables; BRER Rabbit (Legendary character); CREOLE folk songs; LOUISIANA state history; LANGUAGE &; languages
- Publication
Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, 1935, Vol 45, Issue 1, p101
- ISSN
0044-751X
- Publication type
Article