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Drinking Songs and Other Songs

Drinking Songs and Other Songs

Paperback

Country & FolkGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1025350480
ISBN13: 9781025350486
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Drinking Songs and Other Songs is a spirited collection of verse and lyrics designed for conviviality and communal singing. Authored by W. R. Titterton, a prominent figure in the literary circles of early 20th-century London, this volume captures the essence of social life and the rhythmic traditions of the English public house. The work features a variety of boisterous drinking songs alongside more reflective lyrical pieces, all characterized by their strong meter, wit, and infectious energy.

Titterton's verses celebrate the timeless themes of friendship, the joy of the tavern, and the simple pleasures of life, often echoing the robust style of his contemporaries. Each entry in Drinking Songs and Other Songs reflects a desire to preserve the oral tradition of the song-poem, blending humor with a touch of nostalgic sentiment. Whether intended for performance among friends or enjoyed as a literary exploration of rhythmic folk-style poetry, this collection stands as a vibrant testament to the enduring human connection found in shared song and spirited verse. Readers will find themselves transported to an era where the tavern was a center of lyrical creativity and heartfelt camaraderie.

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