The Banquet of Thalia or the Fashionable Songsters Pocket Memorial: An Elegant Collection of the Most Admired Songs (1790)

""The Banquet of Thalia or The Fashionable Songsters Pocket Memorial: An Elegant Collection of the Most Admired Songs"" is a music book written by Frederick Atkinson and published in 1790. The book is a compilation of popular songs from the time, featuring a diverse range of genres including ballads, songs of love and war, and drinking songs. The book is designed to fit easily into a pocket, making it a convenient resource for anyone looking to enjoy music on-the-go. The title of the book references Thalia, the Greek muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, highlighting the lighthearted and entertaining nature of the songs included. Overall, ""The Banquet of Thalia"" is a charming and engaging collection of music from the late 18th century that provides a fascinating glimpse into the popular culture of the time.From Ancient And Modern Authors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.