Project Gutenberg 1997-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 89 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew Ballads and Lyrics of Old France, with Other Poems Transcribed from the 1872 Longmans, Green, and Co. edition by David Price "Ballads and Lyrics of Old France, with Other Poems" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetic translations and original works that showcases a range of French poetry through the ages. Likely written in the late 19th century, the book draws upon works from notable poets such as François Villon and Pierre Ronsard, delving into themes of love, nature, and mortality. It serves not only as a translation of the renowned ballads and lyrics but also as a celebration of the lyrical tradition of French literature. The collection reflects on the beauty and transience of life, often using nature as a backdrop for the complex emotions associated with love and loss. Through vivid imagery and classic motifs, Lang presents pieces like Villon's poignant "Ballad of the Gibbet" and Ronsard's melancholic musings on the fleeting nature of youth, alongside original pieces inspired by these themes. Each poem, whether a translation or an original creation, invites readers to experience the rich tapestry of human emotion and the philosophical musings that characterize both the old and new worlds of poetry. Overall, Lang's compilation is a rewarding journey for anyone interested in the timeless themes explored by poets of old France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Ballads, French French poetry -- Translations into English Folk songs, French PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 156758 156659 2024-09-01T07:19:09.031545 2023-10-01T06:50:27.314234 text/html text/html 159759 2012-11-03T03:29:15 text/html 48422 2012-11-03T03:34:44 text/html application/zip 111759 2024-09-01T07:19:18.394500 application/epub+zip 108919 2024-09-01T07:19:12.242529 application/epub+zip 108920 2024-09-01T07:19:10.542533 application/epub+zip 269904 2024-09-01T07:19:21.211475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249093 2024-09-01T07:19:16.134523 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249204 2022-09-01T08:11:12.076149 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116666 116610 2024-09-01T07:19:08.208556 2023-10-01T06:50:26.409252 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 116304 2012-11-03T03:28:12 text/plain; charset=utf-8 43077 2012-11-03T03:34:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18728 2024-09-01T07:19:21.349473 application/rdf+xml 17058 2024-09-01T07:19:10.916533 image/jpeg 3725 2024-09-01T07:19:10.730535 image/jpeg 100256 2024-09-01T07:19:09.044683 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