| Editor |
Nichols, Beverley, 1898-1983 |
| Title |
A Book of Old Ballads — Complete
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Foreword -- Mandalay -- The frolicksome duke -- The knight and shepherd's daughter -- King Estmere -- King John and the Abbot of Canterbury -- Barbara Allen's Cruelty -- Fair Rosamond -- Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne -- The boy and the mantle -- The heir of Linne -- King Cophetua and the beggar maid -- Sir Andrew Barton -- May Collin -- The blind beggar's daughter of Bednall Green -- Thomas the rhymer -- Young Beichan -- Brave Lord Willoughbey -- The Spanish lady's love -- The friar of orders gray -- Clerk Colvill -- Sir Aldingar -- Edom O' Gordon -- Chevy Chace -- Sir Lancelot du Lake -- Gil Morrice -- The Child of Elle -- Child Waters -- King Edward IV and the tanner of Tamworth -- Sir Patrick Spens -- The Earl of Mar's daughter -- Edward, Edward -- King Leir and his three daughters -- Hynd Horn -- John Brown's body -- Tipperary -- The bailiff's daughter of Islington -- The three ravens -- The gaberlunzie man -- The wife of Usher's Well -- The lye -- The ballad of Reading Gaol.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Phil McLaury, Charles Franks
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"A Book of Old Ballads — Complete" by Beverley Nichols is a collection of traditional ballads assembled in the early to mid-20th century. This anthology features a rich array of verses from English and Scottish folklore, focusing on themes of love, adventure, and the human experience. The ballads often reflect historical narratives and societal values that resonate with the spirit of past generations, customizing them for contemporary appreciation. The opening of this collection introduces readers to its purpose and context, emphasizing the enduring quality and vitality of these ballads compared to modern poetry. Beverley Nichols argues for the significance of these lyrical tales, claiming they capture a vibrant sense of patriotism and emotional directness that many contemporary works lack. He contrasts the outward-looking perspective of traditional ballad-singers with the more introspective nature of modern lyricists. Nichols suggests that the charm and historical essence of ballads serve not only as entertainment but also as indispensable cultural artifacts, providing a glimpse into the collective soul of humanity throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Ballads, English -- Texts
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7535 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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