The first, by Michael Scanlan, has been called the Marseillaise of the Fenian movement. From Wordnik.com. [Ten Englishmen of the Nineteenth Century]
The Marseillaise was the theme song of the French Revolution, and it catapulted into Napoleon. From Wordnik.com. [VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol XIII No 4] Reference
As long as the Marseillaise, which is now the national tune of France, was the party tune of the revolution its influence was enormous. From Wordnik.com. [Human Nature in Politics Third Edition] Reference
"Marseillaise" from door to door, approached, holding out his hat. From Wordnik.com. [The Bacillus of Beauty A Romance of To-day] Reference
In reading or singing the "Marseillaise," to cite an example from poetry. From Wordnik.com. [The Principles of Aesthetics] Reference
"In fact, by raising and lowering the window, I can play the 'Marseillaise'.". From Wordnik.com. [Heard By a Bird, March 2008] Reference
I mean, we know of course of the "Marseillaise," but what else was in the mix?. From Wordnik.com. [Revolutionary Sounds: A Bastille Day Music Mix] Reference
But he was also the man who would dare remix the "Marseillaise" and bring reggae to France. From Wordnik.com. [The Bashful Provocateur] Reference
A tune entered his mind and he began to hum it, but it kept turning into the 'Marseillaise'. From Wordnik.com. [Captain Corelli's Mandolin]
Well, everybody gasped, because no president has ever sung the "Marseillaise" that I know of. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Larry King Live: A Tribute to Ronald Reagan on His 90th Birthday - February 6, 2001] Reference
Battalion whistling the "Marseillaise," was an experience which will not be readily forgotten. From Wordnik.com. [The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion] Reference
"Marseillaise" for two hours, with a solemn hatred of their national enemy sounding in every note. From Wordnik.com. [New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915] Reference
When she sat down and the men had gone she said to Derry, "Do you remember when I last sang the 'Marseillaise' for you?". From Wordnik.com. [The Tin Soldier] Reference
I believed also that I had already heard the "Marseillaise" sung under the best possible circumstances to produce thrills. From Wordnik.com. [New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915] Reference
I concluded that the best Chenal could do with the "Marseillaise," which was next on the programme, would be an anti-climax. From Wordnik.com. [New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915] Reference
Schumann has used the "Marseillaise" in the overture to "Hermann and Dorothea," and also in his song of the "Two Grenadiers.". From Wordnik.com. [Among the Great Masters of Music Scenes in the Lives of Famous Musicians] Reference
In her a cappella version of the "Marseillaise," not to mention all the Piaf "greats," she sports a rich and spectacular voice. From Wordnik.com. [GreenCine Daily: Rendez-Vous. 2.] Reference
As we passed the Montcalm our band played the "Marseillaise," and the band on the French cruiser responded with our national anthem. From Wordnik.com. [The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915] Reference
Everyone knows the tune, but few people outside France realize that the "Marseillaise" is one of the world's goriest national anthems. From Wordnik.com. [Aux Armes, Citoyens! A Wimp Attack] Reference
"Marseillaise," wreaked their vengeance on those who belonged to a nation that France thought had plunged their country into ghastly war. From Wordnik.com. [The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915] Reference
"Marseillaise," and was all ablaze with signal-fires. From Wordnik.com. [The Fortune of the Rougons] Reference
'Marseillaise' or 'Brabanc, on', anthem of that other land. From Wordnik.com. [Rhymes of a Red Cross Man] Reference
Some workmen passed along the road singing the "Marseillaise," with. From Wordnik.com. [Bouvard and Pécuchet A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life] Reference
"Marseillaise" burst forth, formidable, sung as with avenging fury. From Wordnik.com. [The Fortune of the Rougons] Reference
"Marseillaise" is to be found, which is sung at Socialist gatherings. From Wordnik.com. [British Socialism An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals] Reference
Not since the days of the 'Marseillaise' had the fighting spirit of the. From Wordnik.com. [Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 11] Reference
"I can hear the 'Marseillaise' now," remarked Granoux in a hushed voice. From Wordnik.com. [The Fortune of the Rougons] Reference
Descendant of Rouget de Lisle, author of the "Marseillaise," through her mother. From Wordnik.com. [The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story] Reference
"Marseillaise," more laying of corner stones, more deputations, more dinners, more public balls. From Wordnik.com. [Lafayette] Reference
"Marseillaise," composed at Strasburg almost simultaneously with Kaunitz 'attack upon the Jacobins. From Wordnik.com. [A History of Modern Europe, 1792-1878] Reference
The 'Marseillaise' became the French national anthem; it doesn't call for citizens to overthrow the state today. From Wordnik.com. [ Guardian Online] Reference
With great gravity he slowly intoned a line of the "Marseillaise," at the same time rubbing the villainous brew thoroughly into his neck. From Wordnik.com. [Lost Face] Reference
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