Ancient Poems, Ballads and Songs of the Peasantry of England
Author: James Henry Dixon
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Published: 1857
Total Pages: 260
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Author: James Henry Dixon
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Published: 1857
Total Pages: 260
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Julia Bishop
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2012-06-07
Total Pages: 666
ISBN-13: 0141964324
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of the Spectator's Books of the Year 2012 'Farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain For we've received orders for to sail for old England But we hope in a short while to see you again' One of the great English popular art forms, the folk song can be painful, satirical, erotic, dramatic, rueful or funny. They have thrived when sung on a whim to a handful of friends in a pub; they have bewitched generations of English composers who have set them for everything from solo violin to full orchestra; they are sung in concerts, festivals, weddings, funerals and with nobody to hear but the singer. This magical new collection brings together all the classic folk songs as well as many lesser-known discoveries, complete with music and annotations on their original sources and meaning. Published in cooperation with the English Folk Dance and Song Society, it is a worthy successor to Ralph Vaughan Williams and A.L.Lloyd's original Penguin Book of English Folk Songs. 'Her keen eye did glitter like the bright stars by night The robe she was wearing was costly and white Her bare neck was shaded with her long raven hair And they called her pretty Susan, the pride of Kildare' In association with EFDSS, the English Folk Dance and Song Society
Author: English ballads
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Published: 1864
Total Pages: 306
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Published: 1864
Total Pages: 296
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Hamilton Wright Mabie
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Published: 1897
Total Pages: 260
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKSongs by a variety of English authors including Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Thomas Dekker and Robert Herrick -- vendor's description.
Author: Francis Barton Gummere
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Published: 1894
Total Pages: 488
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: George Wharton Edwards
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2019-11-25
Total Pages: 123
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK'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'.
Author: Richard Clay
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2022-03-12
Total Pages: 285
ISBN-13: 3752584386
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReprint of the original, first published in 1864.