Oscar Hammerstein's introduction, 'Notes on Lyrics' has been an acknowledged classic text for musical theatre. This volume edited by William Hammerstein, encompasses lyrics from Oscar Hammerstein's entire canon; from the early Indian Love Call written in 1924 with Otto Harbach and Rudolph Friml, to his final song, Edelweiss in 1959. Oscar Hammerstein's introduction, 'Notes on Lyrics' has been acknowledged classic text for musical theatre enthusiasts since 1949 and remains a definitive work today.