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100 1 _aBell, Robert,
_d1800-1867
245 1 0 _aAncient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1996-09-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1857 John W. Parker and Son edition by David Price
520 _a"Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of England" by Bell and Dixon is a collection of traditional poetry, ballads, and songs that preserve the oral culture of England's rural populace, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology aims to capture the unique voice and perspectives of the English peasantry through various forms of folk literature, reflecting their customs, beliefs, and everyday experiences. The opening of this collection features an introduction that discusses the challenges of gathering these authentic pieces of folk art, emphasizing their historical significance as they capture the sentiments and lifestyle of rural life untouched by the changing tides of modernity. It highlights how these works, often passed down through oral tradition, chronicle the realities of peasant life while resisting the influence of contemporary poetic styles. As the compilation begins, poems such as “The Plain-Dealing Man” and “The Vanities of Life” set the stage for exploring themes like moral integrity, the fleeting nature of life and ambitions, and the rich tapestry of human experiences as perceived by rural communities. This collection serves as a vital historical record, bringing forth the voices of those who have often been overlooked in the broader narrative of English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSongs, English -- England -- Texts
653 _aBallads, English -- England -- Texts
700 1 _aDixon, James Henry,
_d1803-1876
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/649
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