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 Project Gutenberg 2009-05-12 Public domain in the USA. 58 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) Ellen of Villenskov, and Other Ballads Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. Ellen of Villenskov -- Uranienborg -- The ready answer -- Epigrams. Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made "Ellen of Villenskov, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow and Thomas James Wise is a collection of poetic ballads written in the early 20th century. The compilation showcases the storytelling tradition through verse, with themes rooted in folklore and mythology. The book delves into topics such as love, conflict, and magical transformations, reflecting the rich tapestry of the cultural heritage from which these tales originate. The primary ballad, "Ellen of Villenskov," narrates the plight of a yeoman's wife, Ellen, who becomes the target of a Trold (a mythical creature) after her husband builds a home in the Trold's domain. Captured by the Trold and faced with a distasteful fate, Ellen's situation takes a dramatic turn when the Trold reveals a hidden identity, transforming into a noble knight upon being kissed. This unexpected twist leads to a resolution where Ellen escapes her predicament, her husband regains his dignity, and they eventually experience a reversal of fortune. The other pieces within the collection, like "Uraniensborg," "The Ready Answer," and the "Epigrams," further explore similar themes, combining elements of humor, moral lessons, and reflections on life, using a blend of charming narrative and rhythmic poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Poetry Ballads PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 40194 39965 2024-11-12T11:23:04.323843 2023-09-12T13:43:00.708506 text/html text/html 37197 2009-05-12T16:11:53 text/html 13383 2009-05-12T16:14:45 text/html application/zip 94884 2024-11-12T11:23:09.786850 application/epub+zip 93372 2024-11-12T11:23:07.413840 application/epub+zip 81720 2024-11-12T11:23:06.210878 application/epub+zip 234321 2024-11-12T11:23:11.362854 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224726 2024-11-12T11:23:09.034864 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194557 2022-09-13T11:16:14.183180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 31177 2024-11-12T11:23:04.014863 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31139 2009-05-12T16:11:01 text/plain; charset=utf-8 12006 2009-05-12T16:14:45 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 30866 2009-05-12T16:14:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11960 2009-05-12T16:14:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21915 2024-11-12T11:23:11.490855 application/rdf+xml 17766 2024-11-12T11:23:06.745830 image/jpeg 4034 2024-11-12T11:23:06.474831 image/jpeg 93996 2024-11-12T11:23:04.328853 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia