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'Twas Only an Irishman's Dream

- The Image of Ireland and the Irish in American Popular Song Lyrics, 1800-1920

About 'Twas Only an Irishman's Dream

The image of the Irish in the United States changed drastically over time, from that of hard-drinking, rioting Paddies to genial, patriotic working-class citizens. This title traces the change in this image through 700 pieces of sheet music to show how Americans' opinions of Ireland and the Irish went practically from one extreme to the other.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780252065514
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 344
  • Published:
  • August 31, 1996
  • Dimensions:
  • 229x152x31 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 520 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 26, 2025

Description of 'Twas Only an Irishman's Dream

The image of the Irish in the United States changed drastically over time, from that of hard-drinking, rioting Paddies to genial, patriotic working-class citizens. This title traces the change in this image through 700 pieces of sheet music to show how Americans' opinions of Ireland and the Irish went practically from one extreme to the other.

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