The Oxford Book of Ballads by Arthur Quiller-Couch
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"The Oxford Book of Ballads" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of traditional ballads compiled during the early 20th century. This anthology showcases selections from various English ballads, which are narrative songs that often recount folk tales or significant events. The work is intended to celebrate the art of balladry and to preserve this rich, national literary heritage for both students and lovers of poetry. The opening of the anthology sets the
tone by discussing the nature of ballads and their historical context, explaining how the genre has largely declined in contemporary literature. Quiller-Couch organizes the ballads into thematic sections, starting with magical tales and proceeding through romance and historical narratives. He acknowledges his reliance on the foundational work of ballad scholars, emphasizing his aim to present a distilled version of these traditional stories, striking a balance between fidelity to the original texts and accessibility for modern readers. The introduction features several specific ballads, including "Thomas the Rhymer," highlighting their enchanting narratives and the universal themes of love, magic, and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Oxford Book of Ballads |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Ted Garvin, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ballads, English -- Great Britain -- Texts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44593 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44593-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2468 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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