Ballad Books and Ballad Men

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Sigurd Bernard Hustvedt

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Folk & traditional music; Literary studies: poetry & poets; Folklore, myths & legends

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""Ballad Books and Ballad Men"" is a comprehensive scholarly exploration into the history of ballad collecting and the development of balladry as a field of academic study. Sigurd Bernard Hustvedt provides a detailed account of the preservation of folk songs, focusing on the significant figures and publications that shaped the tradition in both Britain and Scandinavia. The work delves into the methodologies and motivations of early ballad editors, tracing the evolution of these oral traditions into enduring literary records.

The text highlights the interplay between British and Scottish balladry and its counterparts in Denmark and Norway, illustrating the cross-cultural influences that defined Northern European folklore. By examining the lives and contributions of the ""ballad men""-the collectors and editors whose passion rescued these verses from obscurity-Hustvedt offers an invaluable resource for students of literature, music history, and social science. ""Ballad Books and Ballad Men"" remains a cornerstone for understanding the transition of ballads from the voices of the people to the printed page, emphasizing the historical and literary significance of these traditional narratives.

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 may 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.

By: Sigurd Bernard Hustvedt
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 721g
ISBN: 9781025321028
ISBN 10: 1025321022
Pages: 390
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active