The first scholarly study of the lyrics of Tin Pan Alley, placing these texts in the sweep of American literature, analyzing not only their overall poetic style but individual variations as well....Invaluable.
Philip Furia was Professor of English and American Studies at the University of North Carolina - Wilmington. He was the author of several other books on the relationship between American poetry and music.
Laurie J. Patterson has co-written three books, including this one, with Phil Furia. The two, together, researched the music and poetry of Tin Pan Alley for over two decades with Laurie joining the writing team in 2010.