| Compiler |
Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 |
| Title |
The Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs for Anti-Slavery Meetings
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
|
| Credits |
E-text prepared by Sean C. Sieger and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
|
| Summary |
"The Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs for Anti-Slavery Meetings" by William W. Brown is a collection of songs aimed at promoting the abolitionist cause, compiled in the mid-19th century, particularly around the late 1840s. This collection serves as a musical representation of the anti-slavery movement, utilizing verse to inspire, unify, and motivate activists against the institution of slavery. The book likely served as both a rallying cry and a source of solace for those involved in the fight for freedom. The content of "The Anti-Slavery Harp" features a variety of poignant and expressive songs that address the struggles, emotions, and aspirations of enslaved individuals and those fighting for their liberty. Each song captures a narrative of grief, hope, or defiance, reflecting on the experiences of enslaved people, the pain of separation from loved ones, and the longing for freedom and dignity. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt lyrics, the collection emphasizes themes of brotherhood, compassion, and the moral imperative to oppose slavery, calling upon listeners to take action in pursuit of justice and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
|
| LoC Class |
HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
|
| LoC Class |
M: Music
|
| Subject |
Slavery -- United States -- Poetry
|
| Subject |
Antislavery movements -- Songs and music
|
| Subject |
Songs, English -- United States -- Texts
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10448 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
