02068cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500890014526400510023430000470028533600260033233700260035833800360038450000310042050801080045152011010055953400450166065300300170585600430173520469UtSlPG20260610133455.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSidgwick, Frank,d1879-193910aBallads of Romance and Chivalry :bPopular Ballads of the Olden Times - First Series 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-01-28  aProduced by Louise Hope, Paul Murray and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.ne  a"Ballads of Romance and Chivalry" by Frank Sidgwick is a collection of traditional ballads compiled and edited in the early 20th century. This compilation focuses on the themes of romance and chivalry that permeate ancient English and Scottish ballads, aiming to honor their oral traditions and historical significance. The intention is to showcase narratives that highlight human emotions, conflicts, and the cultural fabric of past eras.  The opening of the collection sets the stage for a deep exploration of ballads, beginning with a preface that distinguishes between genuine traditional ballads and later imitative works. Sidgwick emphasizes the rich lineage of these songs, which have been lovingly passed down through generations despite variations in form and detail. The reader is introduced to the approach he undertakes, valuing authenticity and a faithful representation of the original contexts from which these tales arise, ultimately inviting readers to both enjoy and reflect on the intricate stories within this historical tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBallads, English -- Texts40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20469