Publisher's Synopsis
""Fifty Years Of English Song: The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, The Ballad And Song Writers, The Religious Poets"" is a book written by Henry Fitz Randolph and published in 1888. The book is a comprehensive study of English songwriting and poetry from the mid-19th century to the late 19th century. It covers the works of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, the ballad and songwriters, and the religious poets of the time. The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on one of these groups. The first section covers the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of artists and writers who sought to revive the art and literature of the medieval period. The section includes a detailed analysis of the works of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Morris, and other members of the group.The second section of the book focuses on ballad and songwriters of the time. It includes an examination of the works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Christina Rossetti, and others who were known for their contributions to English songwriting.The final section of the book covers the religious poets of the time, including John Keble, John Henry Newman, and others. The section explores how these poets used their works to express their religious beliefs and to inspire others.Overall, ""Fifty Years Of English Song"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and songwriting. It provides a detailed analysis of the works of some of the most influential writers and poets of the 19th century and offers insight into the cultural and artistic trends of the 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.