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100 1 _aWilliams, Alfred M.
_q(Alfred Mason),
_d1840-1896
245 1 0 _aStudies in Folk-Song and Popular Poetry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-03-31
505 0 _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.
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolk songs -- History and criticism
700 1 _aClodd, Edward,
_d1840-1930
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45277
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