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Old Ballads, Historical and Narrative, With Some of Modern Date, Collected From Rare Copies and MSS.; rev. and Considerably Enlarged From Public and Private Collections; Volume 4

Old Ballads, Historical and Narrative, With Some of Modern Date, Collected From Rare Copies and MSS.; rev. and Considerably Enlarged From Public and Private Collections; Volume 4

Thomas Evans

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781178046427
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This fourth volume of 'Old Ballads, Historical and Narrative' presents a carefully curated collection of ballads, both ancient and relatively modern, compiled from rare copies and manuscripts. Thomas Evans has revised and significantly enlarged this edition from public and private collections, offering readers a rich tapestry of historical and narrative verse. These ballads provide valuable insights into the social customs, historical events, and popular sentiments of their time. From tales of love and loss to accounts of battles and heroic deeds, 'Old Ballads' offers a unique window into the past. This collection is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone with an interest in British history, folklore, and the enduring power of balladry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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