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Title: A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 3

Note: Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger, Juliet Sutherland, Phil McLaury,
Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team. Text version by Al Haines.

Summary: "A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 3" by Beverley Nichols is a collection of traditional ballads, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The book showcases a range of poetic narratives that often explore themes of love, betrayal, adventure, and folklore. It serves as a rich testament to the heritage of English storytelling through verse, encapsulating the essence of historical concerns and the emotional depth found in folk expressions. The ballads within the collection touch on various characters and stories, including tragic romances, heroic feats, and supernatural encounters. For instance, the tale of "Clerk Colvill" tells of a man's encounter with a mischievous mermaid, while "The Child of Elle" spins a narrative of star-crossed love thwarted by family feuds. Other ballads, such as "Sir Patrick Spens," depict the perils of seafaring and fate's cruel hand. Each ballad offers a distinct voice and storytelling style, reflecting the varied tapestry of life, folklore, and the human experience in a lyrical format that emphasizes rhythm and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Nichols, Beverley, 1898-1983

EBook No.: 7533

Published: Feb 1, 2005

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: Ballads, English -- Texts

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 3

Note: Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger, Juliet Sutherland, Phil McLaury,
Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team. Text version by Al Haines.

Summary: "A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 3" by Beverley Nichols is a collection of traditional ballads, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The book showcases a range of poetic narratives that often explore themes of love, betrayal, adventure, and folklore. It serves as a rich testament to the heritage of English storytelling through verse, encapsulating the essence of historical concerns and the emotional depth found in folk expressions. The ballads within the collection touch on various characters and stories, including tragic romances, heroic feats, and supernatural encounters. For instance, the tale of "Clerk Colvill" tells of a man's encounter with a mischievous mermaid, while "The Child of Elle" spins a narrative of star-crossed love thwarted by family feuds. Other ballads, such as "Sir Patrick Spens," depict the perils of seafaring and fate's cruel hand. Each ballad offers a distinct voice and storytelling style, reflecting the varied tapestry of life, folklore, and the human experience in a lyrical format that emphasizes rhythm and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Nichols, Beverley, 1898-1983

EBook No.: 7533

Published: Feb 1, 2005

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: Ballads, English -- Texts

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.