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Routledge Bawdy Songbooks Romantic Period Volume 1 - William West

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Discover a rare glimpse into 1830s popular culture through this meticulously curated collection of bawdy songbooks originally published by William West between 1834 and 1836. These historically significant chapbooks were intentionally printed in small quantities and compact formats, designed to be discreetly carried in pockets, shared among friends, or discarded to avoid detection. Long considered lost treasures by collectors and music historians, a remarkable collection of 49 songbooks has recently emerged, representing nearly the complete surviving corpus from this fascinating period. This Routledge publication brings together these elusive documents, offering unprecedented access to the vernacular music, humour, and social attitudes of the Romantic era. The songbooks provide invaluable insights into popular entertainment, folk traditions, and the cultural tastes of ordinary people during a transformative period in British history. Whether you are a music historian, literature scholar, or collector of historical ephemera, this volume represents an essential resource for understanding the underground musical culture that flourished beneath the constraints of Victorian propriety.

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Features nearly complete known collection of 49 songbooks from William West's 1834-1836 publications.

Original chapbooks were pocket-sized and portable, designed for discreet distribution and readership.

Provides authentic primary source material for understanding Romantic period vernacular music and humour.

Published by Routledge, a scholarly publisher specialising in historical and cultural research materials.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138750360
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 September 2011
Listed Since: 03 August 2015

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