English and Scottish Ballads, Volume III by Francis James Child
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"English and Scottish Ballads, Volume III" by Francis James Child is a collection of traditional ballads written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the compilation of folk tales and lyrical poems that capture the rich storytelling culture of England and Scotland, highlighting themes of love, betrayal, heroism, and tragedy. The collection features various ballads such as "Earl Richard," "Young Redin," and "Lord William," each presenting its unique narrative and characters. The
opening of this volume includes a selection of ballads, beginning with "Earl Richard," which tells a story of treacherous love and loss, while "Young Redin" depicts a tragic romance marked by fatal betrayal. The themes of death, remorse, and supernatural elements, such as the appearances of birds that signal omens, set a haunting tone throughout these early verses. Each ballad reflects the historical and cultural context of their origins, offering readers a glimpse into the lives, beliefs, and folk traditions of past societies. This opening portion serves not only as an introduction to the lyrical content of the volume but also as an essential component in understanding the narrative styles and folk customs inherent in the ballad tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Child, Francis James, 1825-1896 |
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| Title | English and Scottish Ballads, Volume III |
| 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: 83.9 (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. | 38037 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 443 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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