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_aChild, Francis James, _d1825-1896 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aEnglish and Scottish Ballads, Volume VI |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-05-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Simon Gardner, Dianna Adair, Louise Davies and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"English and Scottish Ballads, Volume VI" by Francis James Child is a collection of traditional ballads edited in the mid-19th century. This volume captures a range of narrative poetry that reflects the folklore, history, and cultural traditions of England and Scotland, featuring iconic tales of outlaws, heroes, and romantic exploits. The ballads are rich in character, with notable figures such as the blind Harper, Johnie of Breadislee, and the infamous Johnie Armstrong, who face various trials and adventures. The opening of the volume introduces the reader to the iconic ballad "The Lochmaben Harper," which tells the story of a blind Harper from Lochmaben who devises a clever plan to steal a prized horse from King Henry's stables, aided by his grey mare. The Harper's journey unfolds with a blend of humor and resourcefulness, showcasing not only his determination but also the characteristic wit found in many ballads of the Scottish Borders. This sets the stage for the subsequent tales within the collection, which further explore themes of bravery, love, and the perpetual conflict between the Scottish and English realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aBallads, English -- England -- Texts | ||
| 653 | _aBallads, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts | ||
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