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100 1 _aBrown, William Wells,
_d1814?-1884
245 1 4 _aThe Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs for Anti-Slavery Meetings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-12-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Sean C. Sieger and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs for Anti-Slavery Meetings" by William W. Brown is a collection of songs aimed at promoting the abolitionist cause, compiled in the mid-19th century, particularly around the late 1840s. This collection serves as a musical representation of the anti-slavery movement, utilizing verse to inspire, unify, and motivate activists against the institution of slavery. The book likely served as both a rallying cry and a source of solace for those involved in the fight for freedom. The content of "The Anti-Slavery Harp" features a variety of poignant and expressive songs that address the struggles, emotions, and aspirations of enslaved individuals and those fighting for their liberty. Each song captures a narrative of grief, hope, or defiance, reflecting on the experiences of enslaved people, the pain of separation from loved ones, and the longing for freedom and dignity. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt lyrics, the collection emphasizes themes of brotherhood, compassion, and the moral imperative to oppose slavery, calling upon listeners to take action in pursuit of justice and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSlavery -- United States -- Poetry
653 _aAntislavery movements -- Songs and music
653 _aSongs, English -- United States -- Texts
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10448
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