01964cam a22003013u 4500 1054 UtSlPG 20260610133040.0 m cr n 260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 A Collection of Ballads Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1997 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1997-09-01 Transcribed from the 1910 Chapman and Hall editionby David Price "A Collection of Ballads" by Andrew Lang is a comprehensive anthology of traditional ballads, edited with a scholarly introduction and notes, first published in the late 19th century. The collection includes a wide range of ballads that reflect historical themes, romantic tales, and folk traditions, showcasing the rich tapestry of narrative poetry from various cultures, particularly those of Scotland and England. The opening of the collection presents an introduction that discusses the history and evolution of ballads, exploring their origins as spontaneous poetic expressions among various cultures. It highlights the significance of these ballads as reflections of societal values, beliefs, and historical events. This preliminary section sets the stage for the subsequent ballads, which include tales of adventure, love, and tragedy, such as the story of Sir Patrick Spens and the Battle of Otterbourne, each rich in imagery and emotion, inviting readers into a world where history and myth intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1054 43173 43173