Essays on Song-writing;

By John Aikin

Book Overview

""Essays on Song-Writing"" is a collection of essays written by John Aikin, a prominent literary figure of the 18th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains a series of essays on the art of songwriting, covering topics such as the history of songwriting, the characteristics of good songwriting, and the relationship between poetry and songwriting. The second part of the book is a collection of English songs that are considered to be the most eminent for their poetic merit. These songs cover a wide range of themes and styles, from love songs and ballads to patriotic songs and hymns. Aikin's writing is characterized by his erudition, wit, and deep appreciation for the art of songwriting. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of songwriting, as well as for lovers of English poetry and music.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: 1432635123
• ISBN13: 9781432635121
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"