Ballad Books and Ballad Men: Raids and Rescues in Britain, America, and the Scandinavian North Since 1800...

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Sigurd Bernhard Hustvedt

Ballad Books and Ballad Men

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Raids and Rescues in Britain, America, and the Scandinavian North Since 1800

Sigurd Bernhard 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"" explores the fascinating history of folk song collection and the dedicated scholars who preserved these oral traditions across Britain, America, and Scandinavia from the early 19th century onward. Sigurd Bernhard Hustvedt provides a comprehensive study of the ""raids"" into rural landscapes to rescue vanishing ballads from obscurity, focusing on the development of balladry as a serious field of literary and musical inquiry.

The work meticulously examines the editorial methods and personal correspondences of legendary figures such as Francis James Child, tracing the evolution of ballad scholarship through influential collections and academic debate. By highlighting the interconnectedness of British and Scandinavian traditions, the book illustrates how the preservation of the ballad helped shape the national and literary identities of the North Atlantic world. This scholarly exploration remains a vital resource for anyone interested in folklore, the history of literary criticism, and the enduring legacy of traditional music.

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By: Sigurd Bernhard Hustvedt
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 717g
ISBN: 9781025291185
ISBN 10: 1025291182
Pages: 386
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active