Publisher's Synopsis
Bergerettes: Romances and Songs of the Eighteenth Century is a book written by Jean Baptiste Wekerlin and published in 1913. The book is a collection of French songs and romances from the 18th century, with a focus on the genre of ""bergerettes"" (shepherdess songs). The book includes both the original French lyrics and English translations, as well as musical notation for each song. The songs are arranged thematically, with sections dedicated to love, nature, and pastoral themes. Wekerlin provides historical context for each song, explaining their origins and significance in 18th century French culture. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of period costumes and scenes to further transport readers to the era in which the songs were popular. Overall, Bergerettes: Romances and Songs of the Eighteenth Century is a comprehensive and informative collection of French music and culture from the 18th century, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era.This Book Is In English.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.