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As we can see from the map that begins the book (see [[places]]), the coastline has changed considerably since our time; most of England seems to be under water. | As we can see from the map that begins the book (see [[places]]), the coastline has changed considerably since our time; most of England seems to be under water. | ||
This, like the other chants in the scene, follows a familiar rhythm for a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_song work song] or military [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_cadence cadence]; it can easily be imagined as a call-and-response. | This, like the other chants in the scene, follows a familiar rhythm for a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_song work song] or military [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_cadence cadence]; it can easily be imagined as a call-and-response. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:24, 28 July 2013
- (9:29) "London Town is drownt this day"
As we can see from the map that begins the book (see places), the coastline has changed considerably since our time; most of England seems to be under water.
This, like the other chants in the scene, follows a familiar rhythm for a work song or military cadence; it can easily be imagined as a call-and-response.