The Anti-slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs for Anti-slavery Meetings by Brown
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| Author | Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 |
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| Title | The Anti-slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs for Anti-slavery Meetings |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Anti-Slavery Harp: A Collection of Songs for Anti-slavery Meetings" by William W. Brown is a collection of songs compiled to support the anti-slavery movement during the mid-19th century. This work serves as a poignant reflection of the sentiments and struggles faced by those advocating for the abolition of slavery in America. The book primarily focuses on the themes of freedom, the emotional anguish of enslaved individuals, and the call for collective action against the injustice of slavery. The songs within the collection vary in style and tone, each conveying powerful messages related to freedom and the plight of enslaved people. For example, pieces like "Freedom’s Banner" and "O, Pity the Slave Mother" express a deep yearning for liberty while highlighting the suffering of mothers and families being torn apart by slavery. Other songs, such as "The Fugitive Slave to the Christian," directly challenge the moral responsibility of Christians during a time of slavery. The collection acts as both a rallying cry for abolitionists and a poignant reminder of the human cost of slavery, aiming to inspire others to join the fight for freedom and equality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| LoC Class | HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races |
| LoC Class | M: Music |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States -- Poetry |
| Subject | Antislavery movements -- Songs and music |
| Subject | Songs, English -- United States -- Texts |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58414 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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