Bawdy Songs Of The Early Music Hall

Bawdy Songs Of The Early Music Hall

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: George Speaight
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press, 1975

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

George Speaight's Bawdy Songs Of The Early Music Hall chronicles the vibrant and often risqué world of Victorian popular entertainment, presenting a collection of songs that once captivated audiences. This historical account uncovers the social commentary and humor embedded within these performances, illustrating the cultural landscape of the era. Speaight's meticulous research details the origins and impact of these lively tunes, offering a fascinating glimpse into a bygone age of public amusement. The work captures the spirited and uninhibited nature of the music hall, providing an essential resource for enthusiasts of social history and performance arts.

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Description

Author: George Speaight
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press, 1975

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

George Speaight's Bawdy Songs Of The Early Music Hall chronicles the vibrant and often risqué world of Victorian popular entertainment, presenting a collection of songs that once captivated audiences. This historical account uncovers the social commentary and humor embedded within these performances, illustrating the cultural landscape of the era. Speaight's meticulous research details the origins and impact of these lively tunes, offering a fascinating glimpse into a bygone age of public amusement. The work captures the spirited and uninhibited nature of the music hall, providing an essential resource for enthusiasts of social history and performance arts.