Bawdy Songs Of The Early Music Hall
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
Publisher: David & Charles, 1975
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This captivating historical account, Bawdy Songs Of The Early Music Hall, chronicles the vibrant and often scandalous world of Victorian entertainment. George Speaight uncovers a treasure trove of forgotten lyrics and performances that once delighted audiences in Britain's burgeoning music halls. The work presents a vivid picture of popular culture, detailing the social mores and comedic sensibilities of the era. It argues for the significant role these songs played in reflecting and shaping public opinion. Readers will find themselves immersed in a bygone age of irreverent humor and theatrical spectacle.
Author: George Speaight
Published: 1975, David & Charles
Author: George Speaight
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: David & Charles, 1975
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This captivating historical account, Bawdy Songs Of The Early Music Hall, chronicles the vibrant and often scandalous world of Victorian entertainment. George Speaight uncovers a treasure trove of forgotten lyrics and performances that once delighted audiences in Britain's burgeoning music halls. The work presents a vivid picture of popular culture, detailing the social mores and comedic sensibilities of the era. It argues for the significant role these songs played in reflecting and shaping public opinion. Readers will find themselves immersed in a bygone age of irreverent humor and theatrical spectacle.