Romantic Ballads, Translated from the Danish; and Miscellaneous Pieces by Borrow
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"Romantic Ballads, Translated from the Danish; and Miscellaneous Pieces" by George Borrow is a collection of poetry and translations from Danish and Old Danish literature, likely crafted in the early 19th century. The work features a variety of romantic ballads that delve into themes of love, sorrow, and heroic deeds, often reflective of folklore and mythic narratives typical of Scandinavian literary traditions. The opening of the collection includes a preface that introduces
the reader to the Danish poet Oehlenslaeger and the nature of the poems included. It highlights the beauty and rawness of these ballads, emphasizing their vivid, barbaric language that conjures grand scenes from a bygone era. The first translated ballad, "The Death-raven," sets the tone for this thematic exploration, introducing Dame Sigrid, who encounters a riveting and dark confrontation with death embodied in the raven. This ballad unfolds a tragic tale involving themes of love, despair, and fate, establishing a powerful narrative that resonates throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Borrow, George, 1803-1881 |
|---|---|
| Title | Romantic Ballads, Translated from the Danish; and Miscellaneous Pieces |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1913 Jarrold and Sons edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Danish literature |
| Subject | Danish poetry -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2430 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 505 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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