Queen Berngerd, The Bard and the Dreams, and Other Ballads by Borrow and Wise
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"Queen Berngerd, The Bard and the Dreams, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of ballads, likely crafted in the early 20th century, showcasing the lyrical storytelling tradition. The book delves into themes of longing, loss, and human experience, intertwining historical and mythical elements to navigate complex emotional landscapes. The collection features a range of narratives, beginning with the tragic tale of Queen Berngerd, who desires control and riches but
ultimately meets a sorrowful fate, reflecting on the consequences of pride and desire. The ballads explore the lives of other characters, such as Dame Martha, a benefactor whose kindness leaves a lasting legacy, and King Oluf, whose fortitude in faith leads him to victory. Each piece is imbued with allegorical significance, inviting readers to ponder the interplay of personal ambitions, societal roles, and the immutable force of fate, all framed within Borrow's distinctive poetic voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Borrow, George, 1803-1881 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937 |
| Title | Queen Berngerd, The Bard and the Dreams, and Other Ballads |
| Contents | Queen Berngerd -- Dame Martha's fountain -- The bard and the dreams -- King Oluf the Saint -- To scribblers -- To a conceited woman. |
| 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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Subject | Ballads |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27474 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27474-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 523 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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