Book Description

This collection of song lyrics by the celebrated French poet and musician Pierre Jean de Béranger is a masterful display of his wit, humor, and social criticism. Bourne's superb translation captures all the clever wordplay and poignant observations that have made Béranger a beloved figure in French literature. A must-read for anyone interested in poetry, music, or French culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.