Abstract
There seems to be a great divide, in time at least, between the anonymous French folk-songs of past ages and the songs of Georges Brassens. But these two aspects of France’s rich tradition of song are actually remarkably close, drawing on the genius of the language and its rhythms to create a unique aspect of French culture.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Copyright information
© 1985 E. J. Neather
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Neather, E.J. (1985). La Chanson Française. In: Mastering French 2. Macmillan Master Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-81220-2_11
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-81220-2_11
Publisher Name: Palgrave, London
Print ISBN: 978-1-349-81222-6
Online ISBN: 978-1-349-81220-2
eBook Packages: Palgrave Literature & Performing Arts CollectionLiterature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)