Erotic Muse

A unique scholarly collection of bawdy or forbidden American folksongs. Presents the full texts of some 125 songs, with melodies for most of them & detailed annotations for all. The author s commentary places the songs in historical, social, &, where appropriate, psychological context. Bawdy songs are a major part of traditional songlore yet have always been given short shrift in serious publications on folk music. Cray s wonderful study cloaks this fascinating subject with academic respectability without diminishing the charm of the delectable body within.