Carl Sandburg
American Songbag
- ISBN 13:
- 9780156056502
- author:
- Carl Sandburg
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HMH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 495
- Genre:
- Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The American Songbag is a collection of 290 songs that have been sung in the making of America. Carl Sandburg, a poet and folk music collector, brings together words and music from this rich cultural heritage.
With a new introduction by Garrison Keillor and prefatory notes by the author, this anthology provides a unique insight into the power of song to shape American identity. The book includes an index for further exploration.
This collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American folk music and its place in the country's cultural history.
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