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100	1		_aJohnson, R. Brimley _q(Reginald Brimley), _d1867-1932
245	1	0	_aPopular British Ballads, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 2 (of 4)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _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. 2 (of 4)" edited by R. Brimley Johnson is a collection of traditional ballads written in the late 19th century. This volume gathers various folk tales and songs that reflect British culture, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and adventure. The ballads feature characters like True Thomas and daring knights, blending romance and folklore through lyrical storytelling. The opening of the volume presents several ballads, starting with "Thomas the Rhymer," who encounters a mysterious lady from Elfland that takes him on a transformative journey. Following this, "The Bonny Hind" tells of a tragic romance between a young squire and a noble maiden, which leads to dire consequences. The other ballads introduce further tales of love, loss, and supernatural elements, setting a tone that combines historical richness with the melodic structure of traditional storytelling. Overall, the beginning serves to immerse the reader in an enchanting world of ancient narratives and emotional depth. (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/45242
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