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100	1		_aChambers, Robert, _d1802-1871
245	1	4	_aThe Romantic Scottish Ballads: Their Epoch and Authorship
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-03-18
508			_aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Romantic Scottish Ballads: Their Epoch and Authorship" by Robert Chambers is a scholarly analysis and historical inquiry into the traditional ballad literature of Scotland. Written during the mid-19th century, the book falls into the category of literary criticism and analysis, examining the origins and authorship of these romantic ballads that capture the cultural and social essence of Scotland. The likely topic centers around the exploration of the authenticity, age, and authorship of various well-known Scottish ballads, considering their significance in Scottish literary heritage. In this work, Chambers investigates the origins and historical context of several Scottish ballads, challenging the notion that many are as ancient as they have been claimed. He highlights key ballads like "Hardyknute," "Sir Patrick Spence," and "Gil Morrice," suggesting that they might be the product of a single modern author's imagination, particularly that of Lady Wardlaw. Through textual analysis and comparisons, he asserts that these ballads reflect a stylized form of romantic poetry that diverges from traditional folk compositions. Chambers ultimately advocates for a re-evaluation of the origins of these literary treasures, attributing their distinct qualities to a sophisticated literary mind rather than the rustic origins often associated with ballads in general. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBallads, Scots -- Scotland -- History and criticism
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35602
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