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Anthem Quality is a book about the lyrics of national anthems. In this theoretical survey, Christopher Kelen deals with the general meaning of an inter-national social phenomenon - the words we sing together with our compatriots when we assert ourselves to be national subjects. Anthem Quality is a book about the lyrics of national anthems. In ...

Analyses the lyrics of many anthems in order to explore their historical and contemporary context. This book reveals how many of the world's famous national anthems, including The Marseillaise, The Star-Spangled Banner, and God Save the Queen deal with such topics as authority, religion, and political devotion.