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100 1 _aMorley, Henry,
_d1822-1894
245 1 2 _aA Bundle of Ballads
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-09-01
508 _aProduced by Les Bowler, and David Widger
520 _a"A Bundle of Ballads" by Henry Morley is a collection of traditional ballads edited in the late 19th century. This anthology brings together a variety of English and Scottish ballads that reflect the rich oral storytelling traditions and folklore of the time, showcasing themes of love, heroism, and tragedy. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the historical context and significance of these ballads, tracing their origins back to Anglo-Saxon times when storytellers, known as scop, would recite such tales. The introduction provides insight into specific ballads like "Chevy Chase," where noblemen engage in a tragic deer hunt that escalates into battle, and “The Nut-Brown Maid,” highlighting themes of loyalty and love. It sets the stage for the subsequent ballads, which explore various narratives intertwined with social commentary and historical events, immersing the reader in lyrical tales crafted from a blend of history and folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSongs, English -- England -- Texts
653 _aBallads, English -- England -- Texts
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2831
999 _c44907
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