National Hymns: How They Are Written And How They Are Not Written: A Lyric And National Study For The Times: With A Letter To The Saturday Review - 9781021625847

This study of hymn-writing in the 19th century provides a fascinating glimpse into the role of music in American society. Richard Grant White, a prominent music critic and essayist, explores the history and cultural significance of national hymns, as well as the creative process behind their composition. A valuable resource for musicologists, historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of music and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: Richard Grant White
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 188 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1021625841
• | ISBN-13: 9781021625847