Chanteys And Ballads

Chanteys And Ballads

Harry Kemp

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9780548624951
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Chanteys And Ballads: Sea-Chanteys, Tramp-Ballads And Other Ballads And Poems (1920) is a collection of songs and poems compiled by Harry Kemp. The book features a variety of traditional sea-chanteys and tramp-ballads, as well as other ballads and poems that explore themes of love, nature, and the human condition. The collection includes works by well-known poets such as Robert Burns and Walt Whitman, as well as lesser-known writers. The book is a testament to the enduring power of the ballad form and its ability to capture the spirit of a time and place. With its evocative language and vivid imagery, Chanteys And Ballads is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history of folk music and poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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