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A Study Of The Villancicio Up To Lope De Vega: Its Evolution From Profane To Sacred Themes And Specifically To The Christmas Carol

A Study Of The Villancicio Up To Lope De Vega: Its Evolution From Profane To Sacred Themes And Specifically To The Christmas Carol

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesChristian Music

ISBN10: 116318666X
ISBN13: 9781163186664
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Study of the Villancico up to Lope de Vega by Mary Paulina St. Amour is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of the villancico, a form of Spanish song, from its origins as a secular musical genre to its eventual incorporation of sacred themes, particularly in the context of Christmas carols. The book traces the development of the villancico from its earliest roots in the medieval period through the Renaissance and Baroque eras, with a particular focus on the work of the renowned playwright and poet Lope de Vega. Through a detailed analysis of the lyrics, musical structure, and historical context of the villancico, St. Amour sheds light on the ways in which this musical form evolved over time, reflecting the changing cultural and religious landscape of Spain. This book is an essential resource for scholars of Spanish literature, music, and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history and evolution of Christmas carols.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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