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Title: The Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684
Credits: Transcribed from the 1863 Griffin Bohn and Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "The Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684" by Charles Mackay is a collection of historical lyrics written during the turbulent period of the English Civil War and the subsequent political unrest. Compiled in the mid-19th century, this anthology reflects the sentiments of the Royalists, or Cavaliers, who supported King Charles I. The collection showcases a variety of songs and ballads that not only express loyalty to the monarchy but also offer insights into the social and political dynamics of the era. The opening portion of the work establishes the significance of these ballads as a historical record, emphasizing their role in communicating the perspectives and emotions of the people during a time when printed literature was scarce and censorship was prevalent. Mackay discusses how these songs served to bolster the spirits of the loyalists and even played a crucial role in the cultural landscape of the time. The initial excerpts introduce various songs, mixing humor and poignancy as they touch on themes of loyalty, political strife, and social critique, revealing a rich tapestry of expressions that characterized the Cavalier support for their king amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Mackay, Charles, 1814-1889
EBook No.: 1030
Published: Sep 1, 1997
Downloads: 352
Language: English
Subject: Ballads, English
Subject: English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684
Credits: Transcribed from the 1863 Griffin Bohn and Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "The Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684" by Charles Mackay is a collection of historical lyrics written during the turbulent period of the English Civil War and the subsequent political unrest. Compiled in the mid-19th century, this anthology reflects the sentiments of the Royalists, or Cavaliers, who supported King Charles I. The collection showcases a variety of songs and ballads that not only express loyalty to the monarchy but also offer insights into the social and political dynamics of the era. The opening portion of the work establishes the significance of these ballads as a historical record, emphasizing their role in communicating the perspectives and emotions of the people during a time when printed literature was scarce and censorship was prevalent. Mackay discusses how these songs served to bolster the spirits of the loyalists and even played a crucial role in the cultural landscape of the time. The initial excerpts introduce various songs, mixing humor and poignancy as they touch on themes of loyalty, political strife, and social critique, revealing a rich tapestry of expressions that characterized the Cavalier support for their king amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Mackay, Charles, 1814-1889
EBook No.: 1030
Published: Sep 1, 1997
Downloads: 352
Language: English
Subject: Ballads, English
Subject: English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.