In this beautifully illustrated volume, Eveline Warner Brainerd explores the rich musical heritage of the Middle Ages, focusing on the hymns that have endured through the centuries. Through detailed analysis of the texts and music of these hymns, Brainerd shows how they reflect the religious, social, and cultural values of the period, as well as providing an inspiring window into the spirituality and creativity of the age. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in medieval music or religious history. MEDIUM This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.