|
|
Morneweck, Evelyn Foster ListingsIf you cannot find what you want on this page, then please use our search feature to search all our listings. Click on Title to view full description
|
|
|
|
1 |
Morneweck, Evelyn Foster Chronicles of Stephen Foster's Family. 2 Volumes.
University of Pittsburgh Press 1944 Hardcover Good
Two volumes (767 pages) , plates, cloth, ex-library with usual library markings otherwise very good. Illustrated from contemporary paintings, photographs and prints. Biography of Foster written by Foster's niece. The book includes a very thorough genealogy and history of the extended family. From the Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: "Stephen Collins Foster, 1826-64, American songwriter and composer, b. Lawrenceville, Pa. His pioneer family was aware of his talent for music, but not understanding it they provided him with little formal musical education. Foster's knowledge of African Americans was drawn from minstrel shows, particularly E. P. Christy's troupe, for which many of his songs were written. Because of their utter simplicity, his black dialect songs are often thought of as folk music. Feeling that prejudice against these "Ethiopian songs" existed, he was at first unwilling to risk his reputation by having his name appear on them. He had little aptitude for business, and his income was never commensurate with the popularity of his songs. Excessive drinking and extreme poverty ruined his last years. He died in Bellevue Hospital, New York City. Although his work was occasionally banal, the songs that have remained popular, such as "Oh! Susannah" (1848) , "Camptown Races" (1850) , "Old Folks at Home" (1851) , "My Old Kentucky Home" (1853) , "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair" (1854) , and "Old Black Joe" (1860) , are unpretentious and genuine. " BW27B ; Ex-Library
Price:
30.00 USD
|
|
Add to Shopping Cart |
|
|
|
