Music, Words, and Nationalism: National Anthems and Songs in the Modern Era
Edited by Javier Moreno-Luzón and María Nagore-Ferrer
- Illustrates how the words and music of national anthems reveal common characteristics
- Explores models of anthems, political conflicts of music and nationalism, and music’s role in war
- Studies specific examples from Israel, Japan, Iran, Europe, and the US
About this book
Music, Words and Nationalism: National Anthems and Songs in the Modern Era considers the concept of nationalism from 1780 to 2020 through anthems and national songs as symbolic and representative elements of the national identity of individuals, peoples, or collectivities. The volume shows that both the words and music of these works reveal a great deal about the defining features of a nation, its political and cultural history, and its self-perception. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach that provides a better understanding of the role of national anthems and songs in the expression of national identities and nationalistic goals. From this perspective, the relationship between hymns and political contexts, their own symbolic content (both literary and musical) and the role of specific hymns in the construction of national sentiments are surveyed.
Palgrave Macmillan
2024
Table of contents
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-41644-6