Songs of Beranger (1837)

By Pierre Jean De Beranger

Book Overview

Songs of Beranger is a collection of poems and songs written by the French poet Pierre Jean de Beranger. Originally published in 1837, the book features over 170 songs that were popular in France during the early 19th century. Beranger's works were known for their political and social commentary, and many of the songs in this collection reflect his views on the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the political climate of his time. The book also includes a preface by Beranger, in which he discusses his inspiration for the songs and his philosophy on poetry. Overall, Songs of Beranger is a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of 19th-century France, as seen through the eyes of one of its most celebrated poets.With A Sketch Of The Life Of Beranger Up To The Present Time.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: 1437069908
• ISBN13: 9781437069907
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"