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100 1 _aBorrow, George,
_d1803-1881
245 1 0 _aEllen of Villenskov, and Other Ballads
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
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 2009-05-12
505 0 _aEllen of Villenskov -- Uranienborg -- The ready answer -- Epigrams.
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"Ellen of Villenskov, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow and Thomas James Wise is a collection of poetic ballads written in the early 20th century. The compilation showcases the storytelling tradition through verse, with themes rooted in folklore and mythology. The book delves into topics such as love, conflict, and magical transformations, reflecting the rich tapestry of the cultural heritage from which these tales originate. The primary ballad, "Ellen of Villenskov," narrates the plight of a yeoman's wife, Ellen, who becomes the target of a Trold (a mythical creature) after her husband builds a home in the Trold's domain. Captured by the Trold and faced with a distasteful fate, Ellen's situation takes a dramatic turn when the Trold reveals a hidden identity, transforming into a noble knight upon being kissed. This unexpected twist leads to a resolution where Ellen escapes her predicament, her husband regains his dignity, and they eventually experience a reversal of fortune. The other pieces within the collection, like "Uraniensborg," "The Ready Answer," and the "Epigrams," further explore similar themes, combining elements of humor, moral lessons, and reflections on life, using a blend of charming narrative and rhythmic poetry. (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/28772
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