This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Political Songs of England: From the Reign of John to That of Edward II
Credits:
Produced by MWS, John Campbell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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 At the start of this compilation, the editor discusses the significance of political songs as historical documents that reveal the sentiments of their time, particularly during periods of conflict and political unrest.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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Editor: Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877
EBook No.: 61511
Published: Feb 25, 2020
Downloads: 641
Language: English
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
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Political Songs of England: From the Reign of John to That of Edward II
Credits:
Produced by MWS, John Campbell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Editor: Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877
EBook No.: 61511
Published: Feb 25, 2020
Downloads: 641
Language: English
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
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.