English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I by Francis James Child
"English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I" by Francis James Child is a collection of traditional ballads that showcases the folk narrative heritage of England and Scotland, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. The work presents a variety of ballads encompassing themes of love, tragedy, heroism, and magical legends, offering insight into the cultural landscape of the time. Notably, this volume includes famous tales such as those of King Arthur and Sir Gawain,alongside lesser-known narratives that delve into supernatural occurrences and moral lessons. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to the context and intentions of the editor, Francis James Child, who emphasizes the importance of preserving the authentic versions of these ballads. It outlines the compilation process, noting that it draws upon various collections since the early 18th century, aiming to record ballads that stem from oral traditions as well as those with literary origins. The initial sections focus on the characteristics of included ballads, which include trials of fidelity, enchantments, and encounters with the supernatural, setting the stage for an exploration of the rich tradition of English and Scottish balladry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Child, Francis James, 1825-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_Child_Ballads |
| Credits | Produced by Simon Gardner, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ballads, English -- England -- Texts |
| Subject | Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts |
| Subject | Ballads, English -- England -- Bibliography |
| Subject | Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37031 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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