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Title: The Serpent Knight, and Other Ballads
Note: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The serpent knight -- Sir Olaf -- The treacherous merman -- The knight in the deer's shape -- The stalwart monk -- The cruel step-dame -- The cuckoo.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas Wise pamphlet by David Price
Summary: "The Serpent Knight, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of lyrical ballads likely written in the early 20th century. This book features a variety of stories that blend elements of folklore, mythology, and romance, capturing the imagination through its exploration of mythical figures and themes of love, transformation, and the supernatural. Borrow's work encapsulates the rich tradition of ballad storytelling, drawing upon the narratives and motifs prevalent in earlier folk tales. The collection includes several narratives, each centered around enchanted characters and transformative experiences. "The Serpent Knight" tells of a girl who must navigate the challenges of a serpent suitor, ultimately finding love when the serpent transforms into a handsome knight. "Sir Olaf" recounts the tragic fate of a knight ensnared by the Elfin Queen, leading to his untimely death. Other ballads like "The Treacherous Merman" and "The Cruel Step-Dame" explore themes of betrayal, enchantment, and the struggle against malevolent forces. Each ballad illustrates Borrow's ability to weave lyrical beauty into compelling stories that reflect the complexities of love, loyalty, and the interplay between humanity and the magical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Borrow, George, 1803-1881
Editor: Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937
EBook No.: 29649
Published: Aug 9, 2009
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Ballads
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Serpent Knight, and Other Ballads
Note: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The serpent knight -- Sir Olaf -- The treacherous merman -- The knight in the deer's shape -- The stalwart monk -- The cruel step-dame -- The cuckoo.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas Wise pamphlet by David Price
Summary: "The Serpent Knight, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of lyrical ballads likely written in the early 20th century. This book features a variety of stories that blend elements of folklore, mythology, and romance, capturing the imagination through its exploration of mythical figures and themes of love, transformation, and the supernatural. Borrow's work encapsulates the rich tradition of ballad storytelling, drawing upon the narratives and motifs prevalent in earlier folk tales. The collection includes several narratives, each centered around enchanted characters and transformative experiences. "The Serpent Knight" tells of a girl who must navigate the challenges of a serpent suitor, ultimately finding love when the serpent transforms into a handsome knight. "Sir Olaf" recounts the tragic fate of a knight ensnared by the Elfin Queen, leading to his untimely death. Other ballads like "The Treacherous Merman" and "The Cruel Step-Dame" explore themes of betrayal, enchantment, and the struggle against malevolent forces. Each ballad illustrates Borrow's ability to weave lyrical beauty into compelling stories that reflect the complexities of love, loyalty, and the interplay between humanity and the magical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Borrow, George, 1803-1881
Editor: Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937
EBook No.: 29649
Published: Aug 9, 2009
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Ballads
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.