The liberty minstrel by George Washington Clark
"The Liberty Minstrel" by George Washington Clark is a collection of songs and poetry written in the mid-19th century, addressing the themes of slavery and the yearning for freedom. This work recognizes the profound impact of music and poetry in social movements, advocating for a collective response against the injustices of slavery. Through various pieces, the author reflects the pain and sorrow of enslaved individuals, while simultaneously calling for empathy and action
from those who are free. At the start of the publication, the preface highlights the significance of music in expressing human emotions and social injustices. Clark shares his vision of cultivating a music culture that resonates with the struggles against slavery. The opening poems immediately set the tone, illustrating the anguish of separation between enslaved family members, the deep sorrow of mothers losing their children to the slave trade, and the longing for liberty. The compelling imagery and heartfelt emotions laid out in these initial pieces suggest that the collection will serve as both an artistic expression and a clarion call for social justice, encouraging readers and singers alike to join in the fight for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Clark, George Washington, 1812-1899 |
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| Title | The liberty minstrel |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, collective PM for music, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress.) Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni and the PGDP Music Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | M: Music |
| Subject | African Americans -- Music |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States -- Songs and music |
| Subject | Antislavery movements -- United States -- Songs and music |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22089 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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