Musa Pedestris - Three Centuries of Canting Songs and Slang Rhymes [1536…

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Author Farmer, John Stephen, 1854-1916
Title Musa Pedestris - Three Centuries of Canting Songs and Slang Rhymes [1536 - 1896]
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Tiffany Vergon, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Musa Pedestris - Three Centuries of Canting Songs and Slang Rhymes" collected and annotated by John S. Farmer is a compilation of songs and rhymes focusing on canting and slang, spanning roughly from the early 16th century to the late 19th century. This unique work delves into the vibrant and often overlooked realm of English slang and its use among various societal groups, particularly the fringes of society who employed such language as a means of expression and communication. The opening of the anthology introduces the notion of cant as integral to the vernacular of marginalized groups, crying out for recognition as more than mere folly. The foreword highlights the literary significance and the cultural context of these canting expressions. It discusses the evolution of slang and cant, underscoring their reflections of social life and commentary on societal norms. Various excerpts from canting songs portray the lives of beggars, thieves, and rogues, illuminating their lifestyles and attitudes. Notable pieces include "A Beggar I'll Be," which romanticizes the carefree life of a beggar, and "The Beggar's Curse," which critiques law enforcement's impact on the lives of the impoverished. Together, these excerpts create a rich tapestry that illustrates the historical landscape of English slang across three centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Cant -- Great Britain
Subject Songs, English -- Texts
Subject English language -- Slang
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EBook-No. 8466
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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