The English and Scottish Popular Ballads Volume V1

Francis James Child, George Lyman Kittredge

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Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025

Folk & traditional music; Anthologies (non-poetry)

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""The English and Scottish Popular Ballads"" is a comprehensive collection of traditional ballads, meticulously compiled by Francis James Child and enriched by the scholarly contributions of George Lyman Kittredge. This volume represents a significant contribution to the study of folklore and ethnomusicology.

These ballads, passed down through generations, offer a rich tapestry of stories reflecting the social, historical, and cultural fabric of England and Scotland. From tales of love and loss to accounts of heroic deeds and supernatural encounters, the ballads capture the imagination and provide invaluable insights into the lives and beliefs of ordinary people. This collection remains an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the enduring power of folk tradition.

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.

By: Francis James Child, George Lyman Kittredge
Imprint: Hutson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 572g
ISBN: 9781024037500
ISBN 10: 1024037509
Pages: 282
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active