English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV by Francis James Child
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"English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV" by Francis James Child is a classic collection of narrative ballads written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the anthology of traditional ballads from England and Scotland, capturing tales of love, adventure, and heroism that have been passed down through generations. The book includes various tales such as "Young Beichan and Susie Pye," highlighting the themes of romance and loyalty in the face of adversity.
The opening of this collection presents transcriber notes explaining the preservation of archaic spellings and formatting choices that echo the original manuscripts. It begins with a detailed contents page listing ballads and their page numbers, showcasing the diverse range of stories featured within the volume. Notably, it introduces "Young Beichan and Susie Pye," a tale of love and sacrifice, where Beichan, trapped in a dungeon, is saved by Susie Pye, the daughter of the Moor who imprisoned him. Their vow to remain true to one another, set against a backdrop of trials and tribulations, sets the stage for a captivating exploration of enduring love in folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Child, Francis James, 1825-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_Child_Ballads |
| 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: 84.2 (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. | 38416 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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