A fascinating social history of the guitar, reasserting its
long-forgotten importance in Romantic England This book is the
first to explore the popularity and novelty of the guitar in
Georgian England, noting its impact on the social, cultural, and
musical history of the period. The instrument possessed an imagery
as rich as its uses were varied; it emerged as a potent symbol of
Romanticism and was incorporated into poetry, portraiture, and
drama. In addition, British and Irish soldiers returning from war
in Spain and Portugal brought with them knowledge of the Spanish
guitar and its connotations of stylish masculinity. Christopher
Page presents entirely new scholarship in order to place the guitar
within a multifaceted context, drawing from recently digitized
original source material. The Guitar in Georgian England champions
an instrument whose importance in the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries is often overlooked.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
