Publisher's Synopsis
""A Study of the Villancico up to Lope de Vega: Its Evolution from Profane to Sacred Themes and Specifically to the Christmas Carol"" by Mary Paulina St. Amour is an in-depth analysis of the evolution of the Spanish villancico, a popular form of music and poetry in Spain during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The book traces the development of the villancico from its origins as a secular song to its transformation into a sacred form, particularly in the context of the Christmas carol. St. Amour examines the historical and cultural context in which the villancico emerged and evolved, exploring the various influences that shaped its development, including the influence of the Catholic Church and the Spanish court. She also analyzes the formal characteristics of the villancico, including its musical structure and poetic form, and how these changed over time.In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the villancico, St. Amour also offers detailed analyses of individual works by some of the most important composers of the genre, including Juan del Encina, Francisco de la Torre, and Lope de Vega. Overall, ""A Study of the Villancico up to Lope de Vega"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Renaissance and Baroque music, poetry, and culture, offering a nuanced and insightful exploration of one of Spain's most important artistic forms.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.
