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Routledge - Desire, Drink and Death in English Folk Song

Name: Routledge - Desire, Drink and Death in English Folk Song
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Explore the rich history of English popular song with this academic study from Routledge. Covering the period from 1600 to 1900, Desire, Drink and Death in English Folk and Vernacular Song provides a deep look into the themes and genres that defined musical life for centuries. Vic Gammon examines popular ballads through two distinct lenses: their appearance on printed sheets and their later recordings by folk song collectors. This book connects the discourse of song to social history, looking at how music reflects the mentality of the people. Gammon traces the specific narratives and themes that run through different song genres, analyzing how these stories are repeated and reworked over time. Even as social and economic changes transformed the landscape, these musical traditions maintained a presence. This work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the connection between vernacular music and the historical evolution of popular culture.

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Covers a wide historical range from 1600 to 1900 to track the evolution of English folk and vernacular music.

Analyzes popular ballads using both printed sheet music and historical recordings from folk song collectors.

Connects musical themes and song narratives to broader social history and the popular mentality of the era.

Examines how specific genres and stories are repeated and reworked throughout different time periods.

Provides academic insight into the way song articulates aspects of life and culture in English history.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 075466094X
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Folk Music
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 January 2008
Listed Since: 05 September 2007

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