O say can you hear? : a cultural biography of "The Star-spangled banner"
by Clague, Mark, 1966- (Author)
Summary
"The fascinating story of America's national anthem and an examination of its powerful meaning today. Most Americans learn the tale in elementary school: During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key witnessed the daylong bombardment of Baltimore's Fort McHenry by British navy ships; seeing the Stars an... Full description
- Prologue
- American Dreams : Francis Scott Key and the Writing of The Star-Spangled Banner
- Origins of a Melody : The Music of The Star- Spangled Banner
- Banner Ballads : The Many Lyrics of The Star- Spangled Banner
- The Banner at War : A Song Sanctified
- Play Ball! : The Banner in Sports
- Singing Citizenship : A Tradition of Dissent
- Nation in Translation : Language and the Politics of Belonging
- The Anthem and Black Lives : An American History Restored
- Performing Patriotism : Musical Style as Social Symbol
- Postlude. Composing Nation.