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100 1 _aCummings, William Hayman,
_d1831-1915
245 1 0 _aDr. Arne and Rule, Britannia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-07-14
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43214
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