Wilhelm Muller And The German Volkslied (1901)

Wilhelm Muller And The German Volkslied is a book written by Philip Schuyler Allen and originally published in 1901. The book explores the life and work of Wilhelm Muller, a German poet and songwriter who was known for his contributions to the German Volkslied, or folk song tradition. Allen provides a detailed biography of Muller, tracing his life from his childhood in Dessau to his studies in Berlin and his eventual career as a writer and musician. The book also examines Muller's literary and musical influences, including the Romantic movement and the folk song traditions of Germany.Throughout the book, Allen analyzes Muller's most famous works, including his song cycle Die Schone Mullerin and his collaborations with composer Franz Schubert. He also explores the cultural and historical context in which Muller lived and worked, including the political upheavals of the early 19th century and the rise of German nationalism.Overall, Wilhelm Muller And The German Volkslied provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of Germany's most important folk songwriters, and sheds light on the broader cultural and historical forces that shaped his art.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.