English and Scottish Ballads, Volume VII by Francis James Child
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"English and Scottish Ballads, Volume VII" by Francis James Child is a collection of traditional ballads written in the mid-19th century. This volume brings together various ballads, including tales of battles, heroic figures, and poignant narratives, reflecting the rich oral traditions of both English and Scottish cultures. The ballads featured often revolve around notable historical figures and events, such as "The Battle of Otterbourne" and "The Hunting of the Cheviot," showcasing the
struggle and valor of characters involved in these age-old conflicts. At the start of the collection, the focus is on "The Battle of Otterbourne," detailing a significant historical confrontation between Scottish forces led by the Earl of Douglas and English troops under Harry Percy. The narrative describes the complexities and emotions surrounding the battle, including the strategic decisions made by both sides and the valor displayed by the leaders. The ballad sets the tone for the collection, highlighting themes of warfare, honor, and the intertwining of national pride and personal legacy, while establishing a narrative style that combines engaging storytelling with lyrical aesthetics characteristic of traditional ballads. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Child, Francis James, 1825-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | English and Scottish Ballads, Volume VII |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_Child_Ballads |
| Credits |
Produced by Simon Gardner, Dianna Adair, Louise Davies 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: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly 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. | 41044 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 703 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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