Ancient Chinese Songs For The Greater Festivals

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

Ancient Chinese Songs For The Greater Festivals is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the traditional music of China. The book focuses on the songs that were sung during the major festivals of ancient China, such as the Spring Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Dragon Boat Festival. Horne provides a detailed analysis of the lyrics and the musical structure of each song, as well as their historical and cultural significance. The book also includes translations of the lyrics into English, allowing readers to fully appreciate the beauty and meaning of these ancient Chinese songs. Overall, Ancient Chinese Songs For The Greater Festivals is an insightful and fascinating exploration of a rich and vibrant musical tradition.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425327575
• ISBN13: 9781425327576
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"