The Guitar in Georgian England: A Social and Musical History

A fascinating social history of the guitar, reasserting its long-forgotten importance in Romantic England

This book is the first to explore the popularity and novelty of the guitar in Georgian England, noting its impact on the social, cultural, and musical history of the period. The instrument possessed an imagery as rich as its uses were varied; it emerged as a potent symbol of Romanticism and was incorporated into poetry, portraiture, and drama. In addition, British and Irish soldiers ret...