Songs Of The People

Songs of the People is a collection of forty-four French folk songs and their variants from three distinct regions of France - Canada, Normandy, and Brittany. The book was compiled by Julien Tiersot in 1910 and offers a comprehensive glimpse into the musical traditions of these regions. Each song in the collection is presented with its lyrics in French and English translations, as well as musical notation for the melody. The book also includes an introduction by Tiersot that provides historical and cultural context for the songs, as well as information about the sources and variants of each one. The songs themselves cover a wide range of topics, from love and courtship to work and daily life. They are sung in a variety of styles, including ballads, lullabies, and dance tunes, and showcase the diverse musical traditions of these regions. Overall, Songs of the People is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French folk music or the cultural history of Canada, Normandy, and Brittany. It offers a rich and varied collection of songs that are sure to delight and inspire music lovers of all kinds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.