A Century Of Ballads, 1810-1910: Their Composers And Singers (1910)

By Harold Simpson

Book Overview

A Century of Ballads, 1810-1910: Their Composers and Singers is a book written by Harold Simpson and published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive overview of the ballad genre in the 19th century, covering the period from 1810 to 1910. It provides a detailed history of the development of ballads, their composers and singers, and their impact on popular culture. The book features profiles of prominent composers and singers, including Thomas Moore, Stephen Foster, and Harry Lauder, and includes a wealth of musical examples and illustrations. Overall, A Century of Ballads is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of popular music and the evolution of the ballad genre in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164200372
• ISBN13: 9781164200376
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"