A Syllabus of Kentucky Folk-Songs by Hubert G. Shearin and Josiah Henry Combs

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Author Shearin, Hubert G. (Hubert Gibson), 1878-
Author Combs, Josiah Henry, 1886-1960
LoC No. 97208980
Title A Syllabus of Kentucky Folk-Songs
Note Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Syllabus of Kentucky Folk-Songs" by Hubert G. Shearin and Josiah Henry Combs is a scholarly collection of folk songs compiled during the early 20th century. This work systematically catalogs 333 folk songs that have been passed down orally through generations in Kentucky, capturing the rich cultural tapestry of the region. The likely topic of the book revolves around exploring and preserving the traditional music and lyrics reflective of Kentucky's folk heritage. The book serves as a detailed finding-list, categorizing songs into various groups based on their origins, themes, and narrative content. Each entry includes titles, variants, metrical structures, and brief synopses, allowing readers and researchers to identify and compare folk songs easily. The songs cover diverse themes such as love, war, tragedy, and humor, revealing insights into the lives and values of the communities from which they originated. Through this extensive collection, Shearin and Combs offer a window into the historical and cultural significance of Kentucky's folk music, emphasizing the importance of oral traditions in sustaining cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Folk poetry, American -- Kentucky -- Themes, motives
Subject Kentucky -- Songs and music
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EBook-No. 26937
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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