English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II by Francis James Child
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"English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II" by Francis James Child is a collection of traditional ballads and folk songs compiled during the late 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of the rich oral tradition of narrative music from England and Scotland, presenting various tales that highlight themes of love, betrayal, and tragedy. The ballads themselves feature a range of characters, including noble figures, tragic lovers, and supernatural elements, reflecting the cultural
and historical context of their origins. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to several ballads, such as "Glasgerion," which tells the story of a noble harper and his love for a lady, and "Glenkindie," featuring a gifted harper's tragic fate. These narratives set the tone for the intricate stories that unfold throughout the volume, showcasing the interplay between characters, their desires, and the often grim conclusions of their journeys. The early excerpts also reveal the stylistic elements that define these ballads, including a lyrical quality and a strong oral storytelling tradition that invites readers to partake in this timeless heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Child, Francis James, 1825-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_Child_Ballads |
| Credits |
Produced by Simon Gardner, Dianna Adair, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ballads, English -- England -- Texts |
| Subject | Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37738 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 382 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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