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100 1 _aMackay, Charles,
_d1814-1889
245 1 4 _aThe Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 1997-09-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1863 Griffin Bohn and Co. edition by David Price
520 _a"The Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684" by Charles Mackay is a collection of historical lyrics written during the turbulent period of the English Civil War and the subsequent political unrest. Compiled in the mid-19th century, this anthology reflects the sentiments of the Royalists, or Cavaliers, who supported King Charles I. The collection showcases a variety of songs and ballads that not only express loyalty to the monarchy but also offer insights into the social and political dynamics of the era. The opening portion of the work establishes the significance of these ballads as a historical record, emphasizing their role in communicating the perspectives and emotions of the people during a time when printed literature was scarce and censorship was prevalent. Mackay discusses how these songs served to bolster the spirits of the loyalists and even played a crucial role in the cultural landscape of the time. The initial excerpts introduce various songs, mixing humor and poignancy as they touch on themes of loyalty, political strife, and social critique, revealing a rich tapestry of expressions that characterized the Cavalier support for their king amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBallads, English
653 _aEnglish poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1030
999 _c43149
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