A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 4 by Beverley Nichols
"A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 4" by Beverley Nichols is a collection of traditional ballads compiled and introduced by the author during the early 20th century. This anthology features a selection of lyrical narratives that reflect the folk traditions and storytelling methods of earlier centuries, with a focus on themes of love, loss, and moral lessons. The text showcases a variety of pieces, maintaining the historical essence of the ballads
while appealing to modern readers. The content within this collection is diverse, encompassing well-known ballads such as "Edward, Edward" and "King Leir and His Three Daughters." Each ballad tells a compelling story, often steeped in tragedy and poignant emotion. For instance, "Edward, Edward" portrays a son's grim confession to his mother regarding the murder of his father, while "King Leir and His Three Daughters" recounts a tale of betrayal and familial strife reminiscent of Shakespeare's version. The collection also includes musical pieces like "John Brown's Body" and "It's a Long Way to Tipperary," showcasing the cultural significance of these songs in relation to historical events. Overall, the volume serves as both a tribute to the rich tradition of balladry and a significant contribution to preserving the art of storytelling through verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Nichols, Beverley, 1898-1983 |
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| Title | A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 4 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger, Juliet Sutherland, Phil McLaury, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Text version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ballads, English -- Texts |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7534 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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