| Editor |
Johnson, R. Brimley (Reginald Brimley), 1867-1932 |
| Illustrator |
Cooke, W. Cubitt (William Cubitt), 1866-1951 |
| Title |
Popular British Ballads, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 2 (of 4)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by Google Books
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| Summary |
"Popular British Ballads, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 2 (of 4)" edited by R. Brimley Johnson is a collection of traditional ballads written in the late 19th century. This volume gathers various folk tales and songs that reflect British culture, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and adventure. The ballads feature characters like True Thomas and daring knights, blending romance and folklore through lyrical storytelling. The opening of the volume presents several ballads, starting with "Thomas the Rhymer," who encounters a mysterious lady from Elfland that takes him on a transformative journey. Following this, "The Bonny Hind" tells of a tragic romance between a young squire and a noble maiden, which leads to dire consequences. The other ballads introduce further tales of love, loss, and supernatural elements, setting a tone that combines historical richness with the melodic structure of traditional storytelling. Overall, the beginning serves to immerse the reader in an enchanting world of ancient narratives and emotional depth. (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 -- England -- Texts
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45242 |
| Release Date |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 1, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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