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100	1		_aThackeray, William Makepeace, _d1811-1863
245	1	0	_aBallads
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2001
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2001-07-01
508			_aProduced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger
520			_a"Ballads" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of lyrical poems and ballads written during the mid-19th century. The work showcases a blend of humor, satire, and romantic themes, reflecting on various aspects of life, love, and history through vivid storytelling and characters. The collection offers a tapestry of narratives, from historical accounts to whimsical tales, making it appealing to readers who enjoy poetry with depth and cultural commentary. At the start of this collection, the opening portion introduces "The Chronicle of the Drum," where an old French drummer named Pierre recounts his storied life through the wars he has witnessed and participated in. He shares anecdotes about his ancestors and their military exploits, revealing a nostalgic longing for the glories of the past while navigating themes of loyalty, loss, and the fickleness of fortune in battle. As Pierre reflects on his family's military legacy and the tumultuous events surrounding the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars, he draws listeners into a vivid historical narrative, offering a glimpse of both personal and collective histories entwined with the rhythms of his drum. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish poetry -- 19th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2732
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