The Sentimental Song Book (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Julia A. Moore

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331777371 ISBN 13: 9780331777376

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A quirky spotlight on Julia A.

Moore, the so‑called Sweet Singer of Michigan, and the curious century that made her famous.

This edition collects and contextualizes poems from a 19th‑century publishing arc. It shows how a modest, sentimental voice rose to fame in a time of national celebration and public critique, inviting readers into a mix of praise, parody, and literary conversation.

Readers will glimpse the era’s headlines, review culture, and the playful yet earnest work that helped shape American literary history. The material blends personal origin, public reception, and the poet’s own reflections on poetry and artistry.

• Context about the author’s life and the debut volume tied to the Centennial era
• Excerpts tracing how critics and editors framed the work—both warmly and wryly
• Insights into the balance of thought, feeling, and music in early American verse
• Pieces that illustrate the tone, range, and reception of sentimental songs

Ideal for readers of American literary history, 19th‑century poetry, and readers curious about how humor and sincerity can intersect in public reception.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331777371
• ISBN 13: 9780331777376
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192