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100 1 _aBorrow, George,
_d1803-1881
245 1 0 _aQueen Berngerd, The Bard and the Dreams, and Other Ballads
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-09
505 0 _aQueen Berngerd -- Dame Martha's fountain -- The bard and the dreams -- King Oluf the Saint -- To scribblers -- To a conceited woman.
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"Queen Berngerd, The Bard and the Dreams, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of ballads, likely crafted in the early 20th century, showcasing the lyrical storytelling tradition. The book delves into themes of longing, loss, and human experience, intertwining historical and mythical elements to navigate complex emotional landscapes. The collection features a range of narratives, beginning with the tragic tale of Queen Berngerd, who desires control and riches but ultimately meets a sorrowful fate, reflecting on the consequences of pride and desire. The ballads explore the lives of other characters, such as Dame Martha, a benefactor whose kindness leaves a lasting legacy, and King Oluf, whose fortitude in faith leads him to victory. Each piece is imbued with allegorical significance, inviting readers to ponder the interplay of personal ambitions, societal roles, and the immutable force of fate, all framed within Borrow's distinctive poetic voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
653 _aBallads
700 1 _aWise, Thomas James,
_d1859-1937
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27474
999 _c68383
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