Thomas Campion
Thomas Campion (1567–1620) was an English composer, poet, and physician. He is known for his books of airs (songs for voice and lute) and his poetry, which includes both lyric poems and masques. Campion's work is notable for its melodic and harmonic innovation, as well as its blending of music with poetic expression. His poetry is characterized by its wit, metrical inventiveness, and the use of classical forms. He was a contemporary of Shakespeare and is considered a significant figure in the English Renaissance.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
-
1. The Works Of Thomas Campion
This book is a comprehensive collection of the poetic and musical compositions of a Renaissance English poet and composer, known for his lyrical poems and songs that blend classical and English traditions. It showcases his mastery in the art of verse and his innovative approach to music, featuring both his well-known lute songs and his less familiar, but equally significant, sacred and secular choral music. The works within reflect the author's deep understanding of the interplay between words and melody, offering readers and musicians a rich tapestry of Elizabethan and Jacobean culture.
The 7152nd Greatest Book of All Time
