02409cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500600014426400510020430000470025533600260030233700260032833800360035450000310039050501100042150800690053152013000060053400450190065300120194565300190195770000350197685600430201199900170205426788UtSlPG20260610133619.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBorrow, George,d1803-188110aBrown William, The Power of the Harp, and Other Ballads 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-10-060 aBrown William -- The power of the harp -- The unfortunate marriage -- The wrestling-match -- The warrior.  aTranscribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price  a"The Power of the Harp, and Other Ballads by Borrow and Wise" by George Borrow is a collection of ballads written during the early 20th century, specifically in 1913. This book features traditional ballads that draw upon themes of love, tragedy, and folklore, encapsulating the rich lyrical heritage of the British Isles. The collection serves to highlight the emotional depth and storytelling traditions inherent in balladry, often exploring the complexities of human relationships through poetic narratives.  The collection includes various ballads, such as "Brown William," the tale of a misunderstood patriot executed for treason, drawing poignantly from themes of betrayal and vengeance. Other pieces like "The Power of the Harp" explore the depths of love, loss, and even supernatural elements, where a powerful harp can summon the dead. Through lively characters and rhythmic language, Borrow’s ballads engage readers with vivid imagery and emotional struggles, providing insights into the human condition and the cultural stories that shape our understanding of life and relationships. Overall, this work is a significant glance into the world of ballads, intertwining historical events with personal narratives that resonate through time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBallads  aEnglish poetry1 aWise, Thomas James,d1859-193740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26788  c67697d67697