Francis James Child / George Lyman Kittredge
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'The English and Scottish Popular Ballads' is a comprehensive collection of traditional ballads, meticulously compiled and edited by Francis James Child and George Lyman Kittredge. Volume IV delves into a rich tapestry of folk songs that have been passed down through generations. These ballads, capturing the essence of English and Scottish oral tradition, offer invaluable insights into the social customs, historical events, and cultural values of the time. This collection preserves the authentic voice of the people, presenting ballads that narrate tales of love, loss, adventure, and the supernatural. Each ballad is a window into the past, reflecting the collective memory and artistic expression of the common folk. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of folklore, literature, and history will find this volume an indispensable resource for understanding the enduring legacy of balladry in English and Scottish culture.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.