A Book of Old English Love Songs

A Book of Old English Love Songs

Author: Hamilton Wright Mabie

Publisher:

Published: 1897

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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Songs by a variety of English authors including Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Thomas Dekker and Robert Herrick -- vendor's description.


The Book of Old English Ballads

The Book of Old English Ballads

Author: George Wharton Edwards

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-25

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13:

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'The Book of Old English Ballads' by George Wharton Edwards celebrates the charm and raw emotion of popular ballads. These songs, which draw inspiration from nature and historical events, provide a unique window into the world of an earlier age. Unlike contemporary poetry, ballads prioritize objectivity and narration over introspection and moralizing. They offer a direct, unfiltered look at life, unencumbered by the subjective emotions and imaginative effects of modern literature. This collection includes beloved ballads such as 'Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne' and 'Sir Patrick Spens', as well as lesser-known gems like 'The Nut-brown Maid' and 'Annan Water'.


Old English Ballads

Old English Ballads

Author: Richard Clay

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2022-03-12

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 3752584386

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.


American Ballads and Folk Songs

American Ballads and Folk Songs

Author: John A. Lomax

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-07-24

Total Pages: 719

ISBN-13: 048631992X

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Music and lyrics for over 200 songs. John Henry, Goin' Home, Little Brown Jug, Alabama-Bound, Black Betty, The Hammer Song, Jesse James, Down in the Valley, The Ballad of Davy Crockett, and many more.