Shakespeare: His Music And Song (1917) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164089797)

Shakespeare: His Music and Song is a book written by A. H. Moncur-Sime and published in 1917. The book explores the role of music and song in the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in history. Moncur-Sime delves into the various musical references and allusions in Shakespeare's plays and poems, including the use of instruments such as lutes, viols, and recorders. He also examines the lyrics and melodies of the songs that appear in Shakespeare's works, analyzing their themes, structure, and historical context. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the musical world of Shakespeare and sheds light on the important role that music played in his art. It is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespeare, as well as for anyone interested in the history of music and its relationship to literature.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.

Author: A. H. Moncur-Sime
ISBN-10: 116408979X
ISBN-13: 9781164089797
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d