Cowboy Songs, and Other Frontier Ballads (eBook)

Various (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
133 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654717057-0 (EAN)

Infos

Cowboy Songs, and Other Frontier Ballads is a rich compendium capturing the spirit of the American West through its vibrant oral traditions. This anthology encompasses a diverse array of songs and ballads that reflect the lives, struggles, and triumphs of frontier settlers and cowboys. Not only does it serve as an invaluable historical document, but its literary style showcases the lyrical craftsmanship that characterizes American folk music, melding narrative with evocative imagery. The book harkens back to a time when music was a vital form of storytelling, preserving the cultural ethos of an era defined by hardship and adventure. The authorship of this anthology is various, representing a collective voice that underscores the collaborative nature of folk traditions. Drawn from the experiences of an array of frontier inhabitants, these songs shed light on the socio-political context of their times, often addressing themes of love, loss, and resilience. The compilation reflects the inclusion of contributions from ranchers, travelers, and artists who captured their realities in song, thus creating a mosaic of the American frontier experience. This anthology is a must-read for anyone interested in American folklore, musicology, or the cultural history of the West. Its timeless themes resonate with contemporary readers, providing insight into the human experience while celebrating the enduring legacy of cowboy music. Immerse yourself in these ballads and discover the songs that have shaped the narrative of a pivotal chapter in American history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik
• Schlagworte: adventures in the West • american folk music • American folk traditions • American Frontier • American frontier ballads • American frontier poetry • American Literature • Ballads • collective authorship history • cowboy ballads • Cowboys • cowboys and outlaws • cultural legacy of West • English • folk music anthologies • Folk Songs • frontier ballads lyrics • Frontier Folklore • frontier life poetry • gold rush era • heritage of cowboys • historical ballads folklore • music • old west music • Oral tradition preservation • pioneer era songs • Pioneering spirit • rural American culture • Songs and music • traditional ballads • traditional cowboy songs • U.S. • West • western folk music • western legends • western poetry • Wild West • Wild West folklore