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100 1 _aJohnson, R. Brimley
_q(Reginald Brimley),
_d1867-1932
245 1 0 _aPopular British Ballads, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 1 (of 4)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-03-28
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books
520 _a"Popular British Ballads, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 1 (of 4)" by Johnson and Cooke is a compilation of traditional and modern ballads, likely edited in the late 19th century. This collection serves not only as a window into the rich oral storytelling tradition of British culture, but also provides insight into societal themes and emotional expressions through poetry. The ballads, both narrative and lyrical, often encapsulate popular stories and folklore, making them an essential part of England's literary heritage. The opening of the work begins with a preface by Reginald Brimley Johnson, outlining the significance of ballads as a form of storytelling that originally accompanied dance but evolved into a broader genre of simple, spirited poems that narrate tales of love, tragedy, and social issues. Johnson discusses his criteria for inclusion in the collection, which aims to present both the classic traditionary ballads of England and Scotland along with pieces from more modern poets, providing both historical context and a contemporary perspective on this genre. The preface sets the tone for the subsequent ballads, which explore varied narratives, including themes of love, loss, and moral lessons, inviting readers to delve into the rich tapestry of British folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBallads, English -- England -- Texts
700 1 _aCooke, W. Cubitt
_q(William Cubitt),
_d1866-1951
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45241
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