On Shore And Sea: A Dramatic Cantata (1871)

By Tom Taylor, Arthur Sullivan, Tom Taylor

Book Overview

On Shore and Sea is a dramatic cantata written by Tom Taylor in 1871. The book tells the story of a sailor named Jack who is torn between his love for his wife and his duty to his country. The cantata is divided into three parts, each representing a different aspect of Jack's life. The first part takes place on shore, where Jack is forced to leave his wife and join the navy. The second part takes place at sea, where Jack faces the dangers of battle and the harsh realities of life on a ship. The final part takes place back on shore, where Jack is reunited with his wife and reflects on his experiences. Throughout the cantata, Taylor explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice, and the book is filled with powerful and emotional songs that capture the spirit of the story. On Shore and Sea is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers with its vivid characters, stirring music, and timeless themes.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: 1120749093
• ISBN13: 9781120749093
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"