Bergerettes: Romances and Songs of the Eighteenth Century (1913)

Bergerettes: Romances And Songs Of The Eighteenth Century is a book written by Jean Baptiste Wekerlin and first published in 1913. The book contains a collection of French songs and romances from the eighteenth century, specifically the genre of bergerettes. Bergerettes were pastoral songs that originated in rural France and were popular during the eighteenth century. The book includes the original French lyrics of the songs, as well as English translations and musical notation. Wekerlin provides historical context and commentary on each song, discussing the themes, style, and cultural significance of the bergerettes. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of French music and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history of music in the eighteenth century. The collection of songs provides a glimpse into the lives and experiences of rural French people during this time period, and the book offers insight into the cultural and musical trends of the era.This Book Is In English.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.