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Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2004
In this obvious labor of love, Duffin (music, Case Western Reserve Univ.) outlines the historical context for songs used or alluded to in Shakespeare's plays and provides an alphabetical rundown of these pieces (predominantly ballads), with complete verses, suggested tunes, and a discussion of their role in the plays. The author has an affinity for his topic and uses his expertise in medieval and Renaissance musicol...Log In or Sign Up to Read More