The Cambridge History of English and American Literature in 18 Volumes (190721). Volume VIII. The Age of Dryden.
III. Political and Ecclesiastical Satire.
§ 12. DUrfey.
Tom DUrfey appears to have been the most popular ballad-composer under the restoration. Tunes of his, like Sawney will neer be my love again, Now the fights done, Hark, the thundring cannons roar and Burton Hall, were at once made part of the ballad-mongers stock-in-trade, along with other competitors, such as Digbys Farewell, Russells Farewell, How unhappy is Phyllis in love, Lay by your pleading, and a tory political tune, Now ye Tories that glory. |
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