02455cam a22003373u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035010001300076040001100089041001700100050000700117100002900124245006600153264005100219300004700270336002600317337002600343338003600369500003100405508007600436520138700512534004501899653003901944653004101983700003502024856004102059999001702100649UtSlPG20260610133034.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a15022311  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBell, Robert,d1800-186710aAncient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of England 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1996-09-01  aTranscribed from the 1857 John W. Parker and Son edition by David Price  a"Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of England" by Bell and Dixon is a collection of traditional poetry, ballads, and songs that preserve the oral culture of England's rural populace, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology aims to capture the unique voice and perspectives of the English peasantry through various forms of folk literature, reflecting their customs, beliefs, and everyday experiences.   The opening of this collection features an introduction that discusses the challenges of gathering these authentic pieces of folk art, emphasizing their historical significance as they capture the sentiments and lifestyle of rural life untouched by the changing tides of modernity. It highlights how these works, often passed down through oral tradition, chronicle the realities of peasant life while resisting the influence of contemporary poetic styles. As the compilation begins, poems such as “The Plain-Dealing Man” and “The Vanities of Life” set the stage for exploring themes like moral integrity, the fleeting nature of life and ambitions, and the rich tapestry of human experiences as perceived by rural communities. This collection serves as a vital historical record, bringing forth the voices of those who have often been overlooked in the broader narrative of English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSongs, English -- England -- Texts  aBallads, English -- England -- Texts1 aDixon, James Henry,d1803-187640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/649  c42770d42770