Project Gutenberg 2021-02-12 Public domain in the USA. 223 Kidson, Frank 1855 1926 Neal, Mary 1860 1944 unk84163067 English Folk-Song and Dance Ruth Conway, Paul Marshall and the entire DP proofreading team. "English Folk-Song and Dance" by Frank Kidson and Mary Neal is a scholarly examination of the traditions surrounding English folk songs and dances, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the cultural significance, definitions, origins, and collections of folk songs and dances, exploring how these art forms have been transmitted and transformed over time. Both authors aim to elevate folk music's status and highlight its integral role in the fabric of English cultural heritage. At the start of the work, the authors introduce the concept of folk song through historical perspectives, notably invoking Joseph Addison’s admiration for such music as an expression of communal sentiment and artistry. They argue for folk songs as vital cultural artifacts, reflecting the values and experiences of the people who create and perpetuate them. The opening chapters touch on how folk songs arise from the needs and lives of the folk, their communal nature, and the changes they undergo as they are passed down through generations, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the various types of folk music and their place in English society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Folk songs, English -- England -- History and criticism Folk dancing, English Folk music -- England -- History and criticism ML Text Category: History - British Category: Music 324613 2025-06-25T11:35:29.261092 text/html 325916 2021-02-13T01:39:26 text/html 2764053 2025-06-25T11:35:36.330978 application/epub+zip 2767155 2025-06-25T11:35:30.978004 application/epub+zip 175174 2025-06-25T11:35:30.195003 application/epub+zip 2854659 2025-06-25T11:35:39.860959 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2836743 2025-06-25T11:35:35.537952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251599 2022-09-29T05:24:51.177940 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 248524 2025-06-25T11:35:28.022969 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 248319 2021-02-13T01:39:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17248 2025-06-25T11:35:40.009920 application/rdf+xml 21812 2025-06-25T11:35:30.316932 image/jpeg 2806 2025-06-25T11:35:30.254995 image/jpeg 94205 2021-02-13T01:39:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 2626153 2021-02-13T01:39:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 2984393 2025-06-25T11:35:29.517958 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia