The Golden Treasury of American Songs and Lyrics
A Melodic Tapestry of American Literary and Musical HeritageBy Various
Length4h 3m
About this audiobook
The Golden Treasury of American Songs and Lyrics is a meticulously curated anthology that captures the rich tapestry of American musical heritage, encompassing folk songs, spirituals, popular ballads, and the evolving genres that reflect the nation's diverse experiences. The collection'Äôs literary style is marked by its lyrical beauty and emotional resonance, showcasing the power of the English language to convey profound sentiments and cultural narratives. Composed amidst a burgeoning national identity, this anthology draws from both celebrated and obscure melodies, illustrating the ways in which music has been a vital voice in the American experience. The anthology arises from the collaborative efforts of noted figures in American literature and music, whose collective expertise seeks to preserve the essence of America'Äôs sonic legacy. Various contributors bring their scholarly insights to the work, emphasizing the significance of these songs as reflections of social change, personal struggles, and interwoven histories. The selection provides an understanding of how music serves not just as entertainment, but as a potent medium for cultural expression. Readers looking to explore the emotional depth of the American spirit should immerse themselves in this collection. The Golden Treasury of American Songs and Lyrics is not merely a book'Äîit's a celebration of the musical journey that has shaped the nation, making it an indispensable addition for both scholars and lovers of music alike.
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Rating★★★★ 3.7 (22)
Includes Goodreads
GenreOther
Length4 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 29, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
26The Battle-field.
2CONTENTS.: (Alphabetical.)
27The Sleeper.
3BOOK FIRST.
28BOOK SECOND.
4The Wild Honeysuckle.
29Nature.
5Song.
30Hebe.
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6"My Life is Like the Summer Rose."
31The Day is Done.
7"O Fairest of the Rural Maids!"
32Ichabod.
8The Bucket.
33Sir Humphrey Gilbert.
9Annabel Lee.
34Concord Hymn.
10A Health.
35To America.
11A Serenade.
36Old Ironsides.
12The City in the Sea.
37To England.
13To The Past.
38I.
14Israfel.
39II.
15Unseen Spirits.
40The Wreck of the Hesperus.
16The Haunted Palace.
41Bedouin Song.
17To a Waterfowl.
42Skipper Ireson's Ride.
18To Helen.
43The Village Blacksmith.
19Sparkling and Bright.
44The Last Leaf.
20To One in Paradise.
45The Old Kentucky Home.
21On the Death of Joseph Rodman Drake.
46The Black Regiment.
22The Valley of Unrest.
47Carolina.
23To the Fringed Gentian.
48Dirge for a Soldier.
24The Crowded Street.
49Battle-hymn of the Republic.
25The Raven.
50Farragut.
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