O Say Can You Hear?: A Cultural Biography of the Star-Spangled Banner Clague Mark
O Say Can You Hear?: A Cultural Biography of the Star-Spangled Banner Clague Mark Most Americans know the tale: In 1814 Francis Scott Key witnessed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry and the…
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O Say Can You Hear?: A Cultural Biography of the Star-Spangled Banner Clague Mark
Most Americans know the tale: In 1814 Francis Scott Key witnessed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry and the heroism of America's defenders; seeing the American flag still flying at first light inspired him to pen his famous lyric. Mark Clague brilliantly weaves together the stories of the song and nation it represents. What Americans don't know is how a topical broadside ballad rose to become the nation's anthem and today's magnet for controversy.In O Say Can You Hear?
It shows how the song's meaning reflects--and is reflected by--the nation's quest to become a more perfect union. The book examines the origins of both words and music, alternate lyrics and translations, and the song's use in sports, at times of war, and for political protest. From victory song to hymn of sacrifice and object of protest, the story of Key's song is the story of America
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