02104cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000045001122450012001572640051001693000047002203360026002673370026002933380036003195000031003555080049003865201228004355340045016636530035017088560042017439990017017852732UtSlPG20260610133102.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aThackeray, William Makepeace,d1811-186310aBallads 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-07-01  aProduced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger  a"Ballads" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of lyrical poems and ballads written during the mid-19th century. The work showcases a blend of humor, satire, and romantic themes, reflecting on various aspects of life, love, and history through vivid storytelling and characters. The collection offers a tapestry of narratives, from historical accounts to whimsical tales, making it appealing to readers who enjoy poetry with depth and cultural commentary.  At the start of this collection, the opening portion introduces "The Chronicle of the Drum," where an old French drummer named Pierre recounts his storied life through the wars he has witnessed and participated in. He shares anecdotes about his ancestors and their military exploits, revealing a nostalgic longing for the glories of the past while navigating themes of loyalty, loss, and the fickleness of fortune in battle. As Pierre reflects on his family's military legacy and the tumultuous events surrounding the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars, he draws listeners into a vivid historical narrative, offering a glimpse of both personal and collective histories entwined with the rhythms of his drum. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish poetry -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2732  c44809d44809