Excerpt from The Tea-Table Miscellany, Vol. 2 of 2: A Collection of Choice Songs Scots English
Page If heaven, its bleffings to augment If love the Virgin's heart invade If Phillis denies me relief If {he be not kind as fair If you at an office folicit your due I'll range around the lhady bowers I'll fail upon the dog-{tar I'll fing you a dittay, and warrant it true In ancient times, in Britain's ifle In pimps and politicians In fpite of love, at length I've found In this grove my Strephon walk'd In yonder town there wons a May. It was in and about the Martinmas time.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of popular songs from the 18th century, a time when Scotland was experiencing a burgeoning cultural renaissance. The author, a keen observer of the social scene, has compiled a rich tapestry of ballads, love songs, and drinking ditties, reflecting the diverse moods and passions of the era. The collection offers a unique glimpse into the lives of ordinary Scots and their everyday concerns, from courtship and marriage to the hardships of poverty and the joys of revelry. The author explores themes of love, loss, social hierarchy, and the allure of the city, providing a snapshot of the burgeoning cultural scene. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the cultural landscape of 18th-century Scotland and the power of music to capture the spirit of the times. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331708186_0
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