Publisher's Synopsis
Songs Chiefly From The German (1896) is a collection of translated German songs by John Lancaster Spalding. The book contains a total of 57 songs, each with the original German lyrics and Spalding's English translation. The songs cover a variety of themes, including love, nature, and patriotism. Some of the most famous German composers, such as Schumann, Schubert, and Brahms, are featured in the collection. The book also includes a preface by Spalding, in which he discusses the importance of music and the role of poetry in songwriting. Overall, Songs Chiefly From The German is a valuable resource for anyone interested in German music and poetry, as well as for those studying German language and culture.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.
