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The English And Scottish Popular Ballads (Part X)

The English And Scottish Popular Ballads (Part X)

Francis James Child

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral World HistoryWorld Music

ISBN10: 9354151701
ISBN13: 9789354151705
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 14 2020
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.62 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Step into the living heart of British folklore. The English And Scottish Popular Ballads (Part X) gathers the haunting voices of a bygone era, where every verse brims with legend, loss, and longing. This folk ballad anthology, curated by Francis James Child, stands as the definitive traditional ballads collection - a treasury of English and Scottish songs that shaped centuries of cultural storytelling. Within these pages, readers encounter the enduring themes that echo through the British folklore era: love and betrayal, heroism and tragedy, the supernatural and the everyday. Child's meticulous scholarship brings together 19th century ballads whose influence can be traced in the work of later collectors such as Cecil Sharp, and whose melodies and tales remain vital to music historians and literature students alike. The collection's scope and authenticity make it an essential reference for anyone drawn to historical ballads themes and the roots of Western songcraft. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. More than a catalogue of lyrics, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, restored for today's and future generations. For casual readers, classic-literature enthusiasts, and those tracing the lineage of the Child Ballads' influence, this book offers both discovery and deep connection.

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