Moniuszko wanted to give Polish society national songs, Polish songs, which could take an important place in the everyday life of Poles.

When a large handful of songs had already gathered, Moniuszko made up his mind to publish them in notebooks under the general title: "Songbook for Home Use".

The name of this collection eloquently demonstrates the intention: they are to be songs for home use, intended for everyone, for different circumstances of everyday life. They are also meant to meet...