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100	1		_aBorrow, George, _d1803-1881
245	1	0	_aProud Signild, and Other Ballads
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-12-03
505	0		_aProud Signild -- The damsel of the wood -- Damsel Mettie.
508			_aTranscribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made
520			_a"Proud Signild, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow and Thomas James Wise is a collection of poetic ballads written in the early 20th century. The book offers readers a taste of traditional narrative poetry, focusing on themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, often with a dark and dramatic twist. The ballads draw on folklore and historical motifs, presenting vivid storytelling that captures the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The main ballad, "Proud Signild," recounts the tragic tale of a noblewoman who endures years of torment after being married to the murderer of her family. Over time, Signild seeks revenge for the slaying of her loved ones, culminating in her turning against her husband, Sir Loumor, who had betrayed her deepest trust. Other poems in the collection, such as "The Damsel of the Wood" and "Damsel Mettie," further explore the themes of love and conflict, often portraying knights and damsels in encounters that reveal the perils of passion and loyalty. The book is rich in dramatic tension and showcases Borrow's skillful use of language and rhythm, making these ballads resonate with readers interested in folklore and tragic love stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBallads
653			_aEnglish poetry
700	1		_aWise, Thomas James, _d1859-1937
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27396
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