'Twas Only an Irishman's Dream - The Image of Ireland and the Irish in American Popular Song Lyrics, 1800-1920

In 'Twas Only an Irishman's Dream, William H. A. Williams traces the change in this image through more than seven hundred pieces of sheet music-popular songs from the stage and for the parlor-to show how Americans' opinions of Ireland and the Irish went practically from one extreme to the other.

Summary

The image of the Irish in the United States changed drastically over time, from that of hard-drinking, rioting Paddies to genial, patriotic working-class citizens. This title traces the change in this image through 700 pieces of sheet music to show how Americans' opinions of Ireland and the Irish went practically from one extreme to the other.

Product details

• Authors: W. H. A. Williams, William Williams, William H. Williams, William H. A. Williams
• Publisher: University Of Illinois Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.1996
• EAN: 9780252065514
• ISBN: 978-0-252-06551-4
• No. of pages: 344
• Dimensions: 229 mm x 152 mm x 31 mm
• Weight: 520 g
• Series: Music in American Life; Music in American Life (Paperb; Music in American Life
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society