Child Maidelvold, and Other Ballads by George Borrow and Thomas James Wise

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28771.html.images 44 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28771.epub3.images 100 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28771.epub.images 99 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28771.epub.noimages 76 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28771.kf8.images 237 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28771.kindle.images 228 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28771.txt.utf-8 35 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/28771/pg28771-h.zip 100 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Translator Borrow, George, 1803-1881
Editor Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937
Title Child Maidelvold, and Other Ballads
Contents Child Maidelvold -- Sir Peter -- Ingefred and Gudrune -- Sir Ribolt.
Credits Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made
Summary "Child Maidelvold, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow and Thomas James Wise is a collection of traditional ballads likely written in the early 20th century. These lyrical narratives explore themes of love, tragedy, and fate, drawing on folk traditions that resonate with listeners of various backgrounds. The book serves as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling, blending history and poetic expression. The collection includes several ballads, with "Child Maidelvold" as a central piece. This ballad unfolds the tragic tale of Sidselil, a maiden ensnared by love and facing dire consequences from her mother when her secret is revealed. In her desperation, she seeks the help of Child Maidelvold, leading to a series of heartbreaking events that culminate in death and sacrifice. Other ballads in the collection similarly weave tales of love, betrayal, and perseverance, showcasing the characters' struggles against societal expectations and their inner turmoil. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, these ballads provide a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the inevitability of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poetry
Subject Ballads
Category Text
EBook-No. 28771
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 63 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!