02654cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500440016526400510020930000470026033600260030733700260033333800360035950000310039550503430042650800900076952012940085953400450215365300400219870000300223885600430226899900170231145277UtSlPG20260610134035.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aWilliams, Alfred M.q(Alfred Mason),d1840-189610aStudies in Folk-Song and Popular Poetry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-03-310 aAmerican sea songs -- Folk-songs of the Civil War -- English and Scottish popular ballads -- Lady Nairne and her songs -- Sir Samuel Ferguson and Celtic poetry -- William Thom, the weaver poet -- Folk-songs of lower Brittany -- The folk-songs of Poitou -- Some ancient Portuguese ballads -- Hungarian folk-songs -- Folk-songs of Roumania.  aProduced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive  a"Studies in Folk-Song and Popular Poetry" by Alfred M. Williams is a scholarly examination of folk songs and poetry, written in the late 19th century. This collection presents a study of the significance, history, and character of folk songs across cultures, particularly focusing on those from English-speaking societies. The book delves into the evolution and essence of these musical traditions, offering insights that appeal to both folklorists and general readers fascinated by the emotional depth and cultural narratives embedded in folk music.  At the start of the text, Williams establishes the framework for his exploration of folk songs, emphasizing their importance as a cultural artifact reflective of human experience. The preface outlines the shift in perception surrounding folk studies, recognizing them as serious subjects worthy of academic inquiry. He introduces themes such as the unique expression of sentiment through sea shanties, highlighting their improvisational nature and connection to the maritime experience. Williams sets the stage for a nuanced discussion on how these songs convey the joys and sorrows of daily life, drawing on specific examples to illustrate the deep ties between music and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolk songs -- History and criticism1 aClodd, Edward,d1840-193040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45277  c86116d86116