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Title: Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 3 (of 3)
Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs and Other Pieces of Our Earlier Poets Together With Some Few of Later Date

Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 3" by Thomas Percy, D.D., and edited by Henry B. Wheatley is a collection of old heroic ballads and poems dating from the medieval period to the late 19th century. This volume primarily focuses on romantic subjects, concluding the anthology with themes that revolve around legendary figures like King Arthur and his knights. Readers can expect to explore the rich tapestry of early English poetry, capturing the culture and nuances of the time through these lyrical narratives. The opening of this volume features an introduction to the poems centered on King Arthur. It begins with the poem "The Boy and the Mantle," which presents a story reflecting the testing of fidelity through magical trials, a common element in Arthurian tales. This is followed by references to various characters, including Queen Guenever and knights of the Round Table, setting the stage for a series of poetic explorations that delve into themes of honor, love, and betrayal. Overall, the beginning establishes a framework for appreciating the blend of historical lore and poetic tradition that underscores Percy's collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Percy, Thomas, 1729-1811

Editor: Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917

EBook No.: 45941

Published: Jun 11, 2014

Downloads: 133

Language: English

Subject: English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700

Subject: Ballads, English -- Texts

Subject: Romances, English -- History and criticism

Subject: Minstrels

Subject: English language -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T23:43:03Z Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 3 (of 3)

This edition has images.

Title: Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 3 (of 3)
Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs and Other Pieces of Our Earlier Poets Together With Some Few of Later Date

Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 3" by Thomas Percy, D.D., and edited by Henry B. Wheatley is a collection of old heroic ballads and poems dating from the medieval period to the late 19th century. This volume primarily focuses on romantic subjects, concluding the anthology with themes that revolve around legendary figures like King Arthur and his knights. Readers can expect to explore the rich tapestry of early English poetry, capturing the culture and nuances of the time through these lyrical narratives. The opening of this volume features an introduction to the poems centered on King Arthur. It begins with the poem "The Boy and the Mantle," which presents a story reflecting the testing of fidelity through magical trials, a common element in Arthurian tales. This is followed by references to various characters, including Queen Guenever and knights of the Round Table, setting the stage for a series of poetic explorations that delve into themes of honor, love, and betrayal. Overall, the beginning establishes a framework for appreciating the blend of historical lore and poetic tradition that underscores Percy's collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Percy, Thomas, 1729-1811

Editor: Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917

EBook No.: 45941

Published: Jun 11, 2014

Downloads: 133

Language: English

Subject: English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700

Subject: Ballads, English -- Texts

Subject: Romances, English -- History and criticism

Subject: Minstrels

Subject: English language -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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