Project Gutenberg 1996-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 108 Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850 1894 Stevenson, R. L. (Robert Louis) Ballads The song of Rahéro: a legend of Tahiti -- The feast of famine: Marquesan manners -- Ticonderoga: a legend of the west highlands -- Heather ale: a Galloway legend -- Christmas at sea. Transcribed from the 1895 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price "Ballads by Robert Louis Stevenson" is a collection of narrative poems published in the late 19th century. This work encapsulates a variety of legends and tales inspired by the landscapes and cultures of the Pacific Islands and Scotland, presenting themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature. The collection showcases Stevenson's lyrical prowess and his ability to weave intricate narratives that transport readers to both mythical and historical realms. The collection includes several standout pieces, such as "The Song of Rahéro," which portrays the tale of a young Tahitian fisherman caught in a web of treachery and revenge, and "Ticonderoga," a tale of feuding Scottish clans. Each ballad features rich characters and vivid storytelling, capturing the essence of their respective settings. For instance, in "The Feast of Famine," a desperate priest manipulates the tribe's fate during a time of hunger, while "Heather Ale" explores the consequences of a king's desire for a secret brew. Through these varied tales, Stevenson delves into human emotions and societal conflicts, inviting readers to reflect on the resilience and fragility of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Poetry Ballads PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 142290 142197 2024-09-01T05:24:58.749292 2023-10-01T05:11:13.302683 text/html text/html 142136 2013-02-16T02:57:14 text/html 113292 2013-02-16T03:00:23 text/html application/zip 163575 2024-09-01T05:25:05.360214 application/epub+zip 162517 2024-09-01T05:25:00.947243 application/epub+zip 94625 2024-09-01T05:24:59.748243 application/epub+zip 248229 2024-09-01T05:25:07.784204 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226972 2024-09-01T05:25:04.125206 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160721 2022-09-01T05:45:12.484668 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114016 113969 2024-09-01T05:24:58.128248 2023-10-01T05:11:12.687701 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 113725 2013-02-16T02:56:37 text/plain; charset=utf-8 42012 2013-02-16T03:00:23 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18333 2024-09-01T05:25:07.928194 application/rdf+xml 10218 2024-09-01T05:25:00.133241 image/jpeg 2836 2024-09-01T05:24:59.953232 image/jpeg 155884 2024-09-01T05:24:58.768240 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