02782cam a22003613u 4500 67167 UtSlPG 20260610134541.0 m cr n 260607r20221889utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12028926 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NC PR Abbey, Edwin Austin, 1852-1911 Old Songs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-01-15 A love song, by George Wither -- Why canst thou not, as others do -- With Jockey to the fair -- Sweet Nelly, my heart's delight -- What hap had I to marry a shrow -- The leather bottèl -- Never love thee more -- Here's to the maiden of bashful fifteen -- Barbara Allen -- Perigot and Cuddy's roundelay, by Edm. Spenser -- Sally in our alley -- Early one morning -- Kitty of Coleraine -- Old King Cole -- Harvest home -- Down in Cupid's garden -- Phillada flouts me. Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Old Songs" by Edwin Austin Abbey, Edmund Spenser, George Wither, and Alfred Parsons is a collection of traditional songs and poems illustrated by Abbey and Parsons, published during the late 19th century. This anthology captures the essence of rural life and romantic sentiments typical of English folk tradition, presenting a compilation of lyrical pieces that explore themes of love, nature, and human emotions. The book features a variety of engaging poems that convey the joys and sorrows of love, often set against pastoral backgrounds. Among the highlighted pieces are "A Love Song" by George Wither, which expresses longing and heartbreak, and "Barbara Allen," a poignant tale of love and regret. The collection integrates lighthearted songs that celebrate simple pleasures, such as "Sally in Our Alley," alongside more somber reflections on love's challenges. The illustrations serve to enhance the lyrical content, making "Old Songs" a delightful combination of visual and literary artistry that resonates with readers who appreciate the timeless themes of love and human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Harper & Brothers, 1889 Songs, English -- Texts Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 Wither, George, 1588-1667 Parsons, Alfred, 1847-1920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67167 107989 107989