A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 1 by Beverley Nichols
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About this eBook
| Editor | Nichols, Beverley, 1898-1983 |
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| Title | A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger, Juliet Sutherland, Phil McLaury, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Text version by Al Haines. |
| Summary | "A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 1" by Beverley Nichols is a collection of traditional English and Scottish ballads likely compiled in the early 20th century. The book celebrates the vibrant and rich storytelling found in these folk songs, reflecting historical themes, moral tales, and the human experience. It serves as a testament to a fading tradition in popular literature where songs were not solely personal expressions but communal stories that resonated across generations. The collection features a variety of ballads, each with its own narrative and characters, from tragic love stories like "Barbara Allen's Cruelty" to heroic tales such as "Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne." Each ballad encapsulates significant themes of love, honor, betrayal, and adventure, often intertwined with elements of folklore and cultural history. Through Nichols' selection and introduction, readers are invited to appreciate the lyrical beauty and social commentary that these timeless narratives convey, fostering a sense of nostalgia for the communal storytelling of earlier times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ballads, English -- Texts |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7531 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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