( La Marseillaise - The French National Anthem)

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Author/Composer/Date Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle composed this song and wrote the lyrics ‘La Marseillaise’ was written and composed on the night of April 25th 1792 Author/Composer/Date

The French declared war against Prussia and Austria, whilst in the midst of the French Revolution. The French Revolution was in it’s 3rd year of action. It began because the common people were unhappy with the extravagance of the monarchy when they were starving. The French Revolution resulted in the demise of the monarchy and Marie Antoinette’s beheading. Events at that time When Marie Antoinette was told that the people of France could not afford bread she replied ‘Let them Eat cake’. It was this lack of sympathy for the commoners that got her guillotined.

Theme of The French Anthem Fear the French One day, Glory will arrive The French believe in themselves. They are nationalists. This is a call for fight and defence.

Evidence/Imagery Their impure blood shall water our fields The glory day has arrived. The Flag of tyranny is raised, the bloody flag is raised. Roar of savage soldiers To slaughter your sons, your companions

Interesting Ideas/Facts ‘La Marseillaise’ was first sang publically on the streets of Paris by volunteers The composer was almost guillotined soon after writing this masterpiece. "Chant de guerre pour l'Armée du Rhin" was the original name of the song meaning ‘War song for the Army of Rine’ The anthem became the marching song of the national guard of Marseille ‘La Marseillaise’ didn’t become the national song until 1795. When it became the national song, ‘La Marseillaise’ was banned under the empire. The anthem was dedicated to a officer ‘Marshal Nicolas Luckner’. ‘La Marseillaise’ became the national song permanently in 1879 on the 15th of July.

Athem part 1 (French) Allons enfants de la patrie, Le jour de gloire est arrivé Contre nous de la tyrannie L'étendard sanglant est levé Entendez vous dans les campagnes, Mugir ces féroces soldats? Ils viennent jusque dans nos bras Egorger nos fils, nos compagnes! Refrain Aux armes, citoyens! Formez vos bataillons! Marchons! Marchons! Qu'un sang impur Abreuve nos sillons!

Amour sacré de la patrie, Conduis, soutiens nos bras vengeurs Amour sacré de la patrie, Conduis, soutiens nos bras vengeurs! Liberté, Liberté cherie, Combats avec tes defenseurs! Sous nos drapeaux, que la victoire Accoure à tes males accents! Que tes ennemis expirants Voient ton triomphe et notre gloire! Refrain Nous entrerons dans la carrière Quand nos ainés n'y seront plus; Nous y trouverons leur poussière Et la trace de leurs vertus. Bien moins jaloux de leur survivre Que de partager leur cercueil, Nous aurons le sublime orgueil De les venger ou de les suivre! Refrain Athem part 2 (French)

is raised, the bloody flag is raised Arise children of the fatherland The day of glory has arrived Against us the bloody flag of tyranny is raised, the bloody flag is raised Listen to the sound in the fields The Roars of these savage soldiers They are coming into our midst To slaughter your sons and companions To arms citizens Form your battalions March, march Their impure blood Water our fields Anthem part 1 (English)

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