02171cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000040001122450036001522640051001883000047002393360026002863370026003123380036003385000031003745080047004055201250004525340045017026530041017477000039017888560042018279405UtSlPG20260610133232.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aEdwards, George Wharton,d1859-195014aThe Book of Old English Ballads 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-01  aProduced by John B. Hare, and David Widger  a"The Book of Old English Ballads" by George Wharton Edwards is a collection of traditional ballads likely compiled during the late 19th century. This anthology captures the essence of old English folk poetry, showcasing various themes such as love, tragedy, and adventure while highlighting notable historical and legendary figures. The collection includes famous ballads like "Chevy Chace" and stories surrounding the iconic outlaw Robin Hood, revealing the rich narrative tapestry of English culture.  The opening of the anthology sets the stage with an introduction reflecting on the nature of popular ballads, emphasizing their objective storytelling and cultural significance. It highlights the simplicity and directness of the narratives, contrasting them with more modern, subjective poetry. The introduction underscores the ballads’ community origins, expressing that they resonate with the shared experiences of the people. Following this context, the first ballad presented is "Chevy Chace," describing a fierce deer-hunting contest that escalates into a tragic battle between English and Scottish nobles, showcasing themes of valor and loss that are prevalent throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBallads, English -- England -- Texts1 aMabie, Hamilton Wright,d1846-191640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9405