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100	1		_aNichols, Beverley, _d1898-1983
245	1	2	_aA Book of Old Ballads — Volume 3
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
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 3" by Beverley Nichols is a collection of traditional ballads, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The book showcases a range of poetic narratives that often explore themes of love, betrayal, adventure, and folklore. It serves as a rich testament to the heritage of English storytelling through verse, encapsulating the essence of historical concerns and the emotional depth found in folk expressions. The ballads within the collection touch on various characters and stories, including tragic romances, heroic feats, and supernatural encounters. For instance, the tale of "Clerk Colvill" tells of a man's encounter with a mischievous mermaid, while "The Child of Elle" spins a narrative of star-crossed love thwarted by family feuds. Other ballads, such as "Sir Patrick Spens," depict the perils of seafaring and fate's cruel hand. Each ballad offers a distinct voice and storytelling style, reflecting the varied tapestry of life, folklore, and the human experience in a lyrical format that emphasizes rhythm and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBallads, English -- Texts
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7533
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