Louise Bennett Coverley, `Miss Lou', has for decades represented the `face' of Jamaican culture, the essence of what it is to be Jamaican. As a poet, performer, storyteller, singer, actress, writer, broadcaster, folklore scholar and children's television show host, she won hearts and souls for Jamaica with her humorous yet compelling performances worldwide.
It is Miss Lou, more than any other figure in Jamaica's history, who showed that the language spoken by most Jamaicans - patois or Jamaican Creole - is worthy of respect.
In Miss Lou: Louise Bennett and Jamaican Culture, Mervyn Morris traces the life of this legendary Jamaican from early beginnings through to her local and international eminence, and discusses aspects of her work.
A listing of recommended books and recordings is an added feature of this worthy biography of Miss Lou.
- ISBN13 9789766378660
- Publish Date 30 April 2014 (first published 18 April 2014)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country JM
- Imprint Ian Randle Publishers,Jamaica
- Format Paperback
- Pages 116
- Language English