Southern War Songs: Camp-Fire, Patriotic and Sentimental by W. L. Fagan
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Fagan, W. L. (William Long), 1838-1914 |
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| LoC No. | 12012850 |
| Title | Southern War Songs: Camp-Fire, Patriotic and Sentimental |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Southern War Songs: Camp-Fire, Patriotic and Sentimental" by W. L. Fagan is a collection of songs written during the mid-19th century. This compilation highlights the voices and sentiments of the Southern people during the American Civil War, capturing the emotional landscape of that time through music and lyrics. The songs reflect themes of patriotism, valor, and the struggles of the Confederacy, with many pieces invoking a sense of duty and honor in the face of conflict. The opening portion of the work provides a preface detailing the significance of these songs as a historical record of the Southern spirit, illustrating how emotional literature serves to express public sentiment. It explains that while not all songs may possess high poetic merit, each one conveys pivotal facts or principles about life during the war. The introduction also mentions the extensive sources from which these songs have been drawn, emphasizing the effort to preserve this unique cultural artifact. Overall, Fagan presents the collection as an essential resource for understanding the South's perspective during this tumultuous period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | M: Music |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music -- Confederate States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37538 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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