Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance by Frank Sidgwick
"Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance" by Frank Sidgwick is a collection of folk ballads compiled and edited in the early 20th century. The work presents a variety of traditional Scottish ballads that delve into themes of love, valor, and historical events, drawing upon the rich oral storytelling tradition of Scotland. The collection features well-known pieces such as "The Hunting of the Cheviot" and "The Battle of Otterburn," which are based onhistorical incidents and characters. The opening of the collection provides context for the chosen ballads, with the author expressing gratitude to contributors for their assistance in editing and historical accuracy. Sidgwick categorizes the ballads thematically, discussing their historical origins and significance, while also addressing the evolution of these tales through oral tradition. The first ballad, "The Hunting of the Cheviot," sets the tone for the collection, presenting a narrative steeped in conflict and regional pride, illustrating the intersection of folklore with Scotland's historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Sidgwick, Frank, 1879-1939 |
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| Title | Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Louise Hope, Paul Murray and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20624 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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