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100 1 _aBorrow, George,
_d1803-1881
245 1 4 _aThe Serpent Knight, and Other Ballads
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-09
505 0 _aThe serpent knight -- Sir Olaf -- The treacherous merman -- The knight in the deer's shape -- The stalwart monk -- The cruel step-dame -- The cuckoo.
508 _aTranscribed from the 1913 Thomas Wise pamphlet by David Price
520 _a"The Serpent Knight, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of lyrical ballads likely written in the early 20th century. This book features a variety of stories that blend elements of folklore, mythology, and romance, capturing the imagination through its exploration of mythical figures and themes of love, transformation, and the supernatural. Borrow's work encapsulates the rich tradition of ballad storytelling, drawing upon the narratives and motifs prevalent in earlier folk tales. The collection includes several narratives, each centered around enchanted characters and transformative experiences. "The Serpent Knight" tells of a girl who must navigate the challenges of a serpent suitor, ultimately finding love when the serpent transforms into a handsome knight. "Sir Olaf" recounts the tragic fate of a knight ensnared by the Elfin Queen, leading to his untimely death. Other ballads like "The Treacherous Merman" and "The Cruel Step-Dame" explore themes of betrayal, enchantment, and the struggle against malevolent forces. Each ballad illustrates Borrow's ability to weave lyrical beauty into compelling stories that reflect the complexities of love, loyalty, and the interplay between humanity and the magical world. (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/29649
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