02406cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500370014426400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750500620039850802000046052012370066053400450189765300120194265300190195470000350197385600430200899900170205127396UtSlPG20260610133627.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBorrow, George,d1803-188110aProud Signild, and Other Ballads 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-12-030 aProud Signild -- The damsel of the wood -- Damsel Mettie.  aTranscribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made  a"Proud Signild, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow and Thomas James Wise is a collection of poetic ballads written in the early 20th century. The book offers readers a taste of traditional narrative poetry, focusing on themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, often with a dark and dramatic twist. The ballads draw on folklore and historical motifs, presenting vivid storytelling that captures the complexities of human emotions and relationships.  The main ballad, "Proud Signild," recounts the tragic tale of a noblewoman who endures years of torment after being married to the murderer of her family. Over time, Signild seeks revenge for the slaying of her loved ones, culminating in her turning against her husband, Sir Loumor, who had betrayed her deepest trust. Other poems in the collection, such as "The Damsel of the Wood" and "Damsel Mettie," further explore the themes of love and conflict, often portraying knights and damsels in encounters that reveal the perils of passion and loyalty. The book is rich in dramatic tension and showcases Borrow's skillful use of language and rhythm, making these ballads resonate with readers interested in folklore and tragic love stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBallads  aEnglish poetry1 aWise, Thomas James,d1859-193740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27396  c68305d68305