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100 1 _aNichols, Beverley,
_d1898-1983
245 1 2 _aA Book of Old Ballads — Volume 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger, Juliet Sutherland, Phil McLaury, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Text version by Al Haines.
520 _a"A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 2" by Beverley Nichols is a collection of traditional ballads likely written during the early 20th century. This book showcases various narratives, often revolving around themes of love, betrayal, heroism, and adventure, reflecting the rich storytelling tradition of English poetry. Each ballad within this collection is presented with its unique characters and compelling tales, inviting readers to explore the emotions and morals encapsulated in the verses. The book features a number of classic tales, such as “The Heir of Linne,” which tells the story of a reckless lord who squanders his wealth and ultimately seeks redemption, and “King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid,” a tale of love transcending social classes. Other ballads, like “Sir Andrew Barton” and “The Blind Beggar's Daughter of Bednall Green,” highlight themes of valor and unexpected twists of fate, capturing the imagination and moral lessons of the characters involved. Through its varied and engaging stories, this collection offers a glimpse into the societal values and narrative forms of its time, making it a valuable read for those interested in folklore and historical literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBallads, English -- Texts
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7532
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