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Ancient Songs: From the Time of King Henry the Third, to the Revolution
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ISBN13: 9781021630513
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This anthology of medieval and early modern English lyrics offers a window into the popular culture and sensibilities of earlier times. Editor Joseph Ritson provides commentary on various genres of song, including ballads, love songs, and drinking songs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.
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