The Oxford Book of Ballads (eBook)

Thomas the Rhymer, The Riddling Knight, Babylon, The Marriage of Sir Gawain, Bonnie Annie, Tam Lin…

Various authors (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
576 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654773277-8 (EAN)

Infos

The Oxford Book of Ballads is a comprehensive collection of traditional English folk ballads, carefully selected and edited by Various Authors. This anthology spans centuries of balladry, capturing the essence of storytelling through song. The verses are rich with imagery, capturing themes of love, betrayal, honor, and revenge. Each ballad is a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of a bygone era. Its simple yet profound language and timeless narratives make it a classic in English literature, showcasing the power of oral traditions. Various Authors have curated a diverse selection of ballads, providing readers with a captivating journey through folklore and history. The anthology is a testament to the enduring appeal of ballads as a form of storytelling and cultural expression. The Oxford Book of Ballads is a must-read for those interested in folk literature, history, and the roots of English storytelling.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: Arthur Quiller-Couch • balladry in English literature • classic ballads • cultural heritage • English ballads • English poetry anthology • folklore and mythology poems • Historical Consciousness • historic ballads compilation • Leaves of Grass • linguistic richness • love and romance poetry • lyrical poetry collection • mary oliver • medieval and renaissance ballads • medieval folklore • Narrative poetry anthology • Oral tradition • Paradise Lost • poetic narrative songs • Scottish storytelling • Stay With Me • The Divine Comedy • The Essential Rumi • the odyssey • The Raven • The Sun and Her Flowers • traditional ballad literature • Traditional narrative poetry • William Shakespeare