02312cam a22003013u 4500 43214 UtSlPG 20260610134006.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Cummings, William Hayman, 1831-1915 Dr. Arne and Rule, Britannia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-07-14 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Dr. Arne and Rule, Britannia" by William Hayman Cummings is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and influential career of Thomas Augustine Arne, a prominent composer of the 18th century, most notably known for the national song "Rule, Britannia." Cummings explores not only Arne's compositions but also the personal and sociocultural circumstances that shaped his musical legacy, providing insight into his struggles and triumphs. The opening of the book establishes the context for Arne's life by detailing his lineage, sociopolitical environment, and initial musical education. It describes his family background and the early indicators of his musical talent, including his secretive practice of music while adhering to his father’s wishes for him to pursue a legal career. The author sets the stage for a more comprehensive exploration of Arne’s career development, challenges, and the eventual recognition he gained within the British musical scene. This section hints at a narrative that is both educational for music students and enchanting for readers interested in the history behind one of Britain’s cherished national songs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43214 84053 84053