This collection of Volk-songs - traditional songs from various European cultures - offers readers a unique perspective on the popular music of the 19th century. Translated by Hugo Meltzl Von Lomnitz and edited by H Phillips, these songs cover a wide range of themes, from love and courtship to war and revolution. Accompanied by musical notation and historical commentary, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the cross-cultural currents of European folk traditions.

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