02306cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000160007804000110009404100170010505000070012210000300012924500320015926400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750800680040852012090047653400450168565300600173065300260179065300510181670000270186785600430189499900190193764536UtSlPG20260610134504.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aunk84163067  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aML1 aKidson, Frank,d1855-192610aEnglish Folk-Song and Dance 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-02-12  aRuth Conway, Paul Marshall and the entire DP proofreading team.  a"English Folk-Song and Dance" by Frank Kidson and Mary Neal is a scholarly examination of the traditions surrounding English folk songs and dances, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the cultural significance, definitions, origins, and collections of folk songs and dances, exploring how these art forms have been transmitted and transformed over time. Both authors aim to elevate folk music's status and highlight its integral role in the fabric of English cultural heritage.  At the start of the work, the authors introduce the concept of folk song through historical perspectives, notably invoking Joseph Addison’s admiration for such music as an expression of communal sentiment and artistry. They argue for folk songs as vital cultural artifacts, reflecting the values and experiences of the people who create and perpetuate them. The opening chapters touch on how folk songs arise from the needs and lives of the folk, their communal nature, and the changes they undergo as they are passed down through generations, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the various types of folk music and their place in English society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolk songs, English -- England -- History and criticism  aFolk dancing, English  aFolk music -- England -- History and criticism1 aNeal, Mary,d1860-194440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64536  c105359d105359