The Political Songs of England: From the Reign of John to That of Edward II
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| Editor | Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877 |
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| Title | The Political Songs of England: From the Reign of John to That of Edward II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Political Songs of England: From the Reign of John to That of Edward II" edited and translated by Thomas Wright is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work is a collection of political songs from England spanning several monarchs, exploring themes of rebellion, social issues, and national pride during a transformative era in English history. It seeks to illustrate how public sentiment was with expressed through lyrics that reflect political dynamics and cultural shifts. At the start of this compilation, the editor discusses the significance of political songs as historical documents that reveal the sentiments of their time, particularly during periods of conflict and political unrest. The opening portion highlights the evolution of these songs from the reign of King John through Edward II, demonstrating their role in influencing public opinion and the political landscape. Specific songs are referenced, including those lamenting King John’s failures and those celebrating victories and struggles for power, conveying the vibrant connection between poetry and historical events. This introduction emphasizes the volume's intent to preserve and translate these often-overlooked artifacts of early English political discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Middle English, 1100-1500 |
| Subject | Political poetry, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Latin poetry, Medieval and modern -- England -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Anglo-Norman poetry -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Political ballads and songs -- Great Britain -- Texts |
| Subject | Political poetry, English (Middle) |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1066-1485 -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61511 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 182 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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