Edward Bunting

Edward Bunting (1773–1843) was an Irish musician and folk music collector.

Read more about Edward Bunting:  Life, The Ancient Music of Ireland (1840), Publications

Famous quotes containing the words edward and/or bunting:

    ““And what will you leave to your own mother dear,
    Edward, Edward?
    And what will ye leave to your own mother dear,
    My dear son, now tell me, O?”
    “The curse of hell from me shall ye bear,
    Mother, mother;”
    —Unknown. Edward (l. 49–54)

    “Revolution? Unscrew the flag-staff, wrap the bunting in the oil covers, and put the thing in the clothes-chest. Let the old lady bring you your house-slippers and untie your fiery red necktie. You always make revolutions with your mugs, your republic—nothing but an industrial accident.”
    —Alfred Döblin (1878–1957)