Project Gutenberg 2008-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 118 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) Marsk Stig's Daughters, and Other Songs and Ballads Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. Marsk Stig's daughters -- The three expectants -- Translation: "One summer morn, as I was seeking" -- The English Gipsy -- Gipsy song -- The heart is heavy, brother -- Song: "Nastrond's blazes" -- Lines: "To read the great mysterious Past". Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price "Marsk Stig's Daughters, and Other Songs and Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of poems and ballads likely written in the early 20th century. This book draws upon themes of sorrow, love, and cultural identity, tapping into the folk traditions and stories that reflect the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Borrow's work often showcases his interest in Romani culture and folklore, which is evident in this collection. The central piece, "Marsk Stig's Daughters," tells the tragic tale of two daughters of a nobleman who face dire circumstances after their father's death. They seek help from King Erik, only to be met with the harsh realities of their status as outcasts. The ballad captures their plight and sorrow, as they weave intricate tapestries reflecting their experiences and heritage. Other poems in the collection explore themes of love, identity, and the struggles of the Romani people, providing a poignant commentary on life and social injustice. Through evocative imagery and lyrical language, Borrow paints a vivid picture of the emotional landscape of his characters, inviting readers to reflect on their own notions of fate and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Ballads English poetry PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 37164 36943 2025-02-11T07:03:40.404403 2023-09-12T04:58:49.649585 text/html text/html 33185 2008-10-07T15:18:30 text/html; charset=utf-8 11551 2008-10-07T15:20:25 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 104432 2025-02-11T07:03:46.333389 application/epub+zip 102759 2025-02-11T07:03:43.943406 application/epub+zip 69126 2025-02-11T07:03:42.715413 application/epub+zip 275248 2025-02-11T07:03:47.948402 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264463 2025-02-11T07:03:45.573409 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222659 2022-09-12T11:32:54.858008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 28421 2025-02-11T07:03:40.107443 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 28185 2008-10-07T15:18:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 10286 2008-10-07T15:20:25 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20076 2025-02-11T07:03:48.077359 application/rdf+xml 21106 2025-02-11T07:03:43.254413 image/jpeg 4518 2025-02-11T07:03:42.984388 image/jpeg 103268 2025-02-11T07:03:40.408420 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia