02471cam a22003133u 4500 38037 UtSlPG 20260610133852.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Child, Francis James, 1825-1896 English and Scottish Ballads, Volume III Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-16 Produced by Simon Gardner, Dianna Adair, Louise Davies and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.) "English and Scottish Ballads, Volume III" by Francis James Child is a collection of traditional ballads written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the compilation of folk tales and lyrical poems that capture the rich storytelling culture of England and Scotland, highlighting themes of love, betrayal, heroism, and tragedy. The collection features various ballads such as "Earl Richard," "Young Redin," and "Lord William," each presenting its unique narrative and characters. The opening of this volume includes a selection of ballads, beginning with "Earl Richard," which tells a story of treacherous love and loss, while "Young Redin" depicts a tragic romance marked by fatal betrayal. The themes of death, remorse, and supernatural elements, such as the appearances of birds that signal omens, set a haunting tone throughout these early verses. Each ballad reflects the historical and cultural context of their origins, offering readers a glimpse into the lives, beliefs, and folk traditions of past societies. This opening portion serves not only as an introduction to the lyrical content of the volume but also as an essential component in understanding the narrative styles and folk customs inherent in the ballad tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ballads, English -- England -- Texts Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38037 78877 78877