Anthem Quality: National Songs: A Theoretical Survey

by Christopher Kelen

Book Overview

Anthem Quality analyzes the lyrics of many anthems in order to explore their historical and contemporary context. Christopher Kelen's research reveals how many of the world's most famous and best-known national anthems, including "The Marseillaise," "The Star-Spangled Banner," and "God Save the Queen" deal with such topics as authority, religion, and political devotion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783204729
• ISBN13: 9781783204724
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Intellect (UK)
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 8.9"