| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Old Ballads
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Collection_of_Old_Ballads
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Come, lasses and lads -- Comin' thro' the rye -- Cherry-ripe -- Annie Laurie -- Robin Adair -- Molly Bawn -- Go, happy Rose! -- The anchor's weigh'd -- Alice Gray -- Home, sweet home -- John Anderson, my jo -- My pretty Jane -- Rock'd in the cradle of the deep -- The minstrel boy -- On the banks of Allan Water -- Auld lang syne -- Within a mile of Edinburgh town -- The night-piece to Julia -- Tom Bowling -- My love is like the red red rose -- Widow Malone -- The jolly young waterman -- Caller herrin' -- A hunting we will go -- Hearts of oak -- The fine old English gentleman -- The Bay of Biscay O! -- Black-eyed Susan -- Duncan Gray -- The bailiff's daughter of Islington -- The miller of Dee -- The angel's whisper -- Simon the Cellarer -- Auld Robin Gray -- Bonnie Dundee -- Sally in our alley -- Kitty of Coleraine -- Here's to the maiden of bashful fifteen -- The leather bottel -- Woodman, spare that tree -- The token -- O, wert thou in the cauld blast -- The passionate shepherd to his love -- Lovely Nan -- The lass of Richmond Hill -- Tell me not, sweet -- She wore a wreath of roses -- O Nanny, wilt thou go with me? -- D'ye ken John Peel?
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| Credits |
Produced by The Internet Archive Children's Library, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Old Ballads by Various" is a collection of traditional songs and ballads, likely written during the 18th to early 19th centuries. This anthology showcases a variety of folk themes, touching on love, loss, and the simple joys of life, reflecting the cultural sentiments of its time. The compilation features works from various anonymous poets as well as recognized writers, and it serves to preserve the oral storytelling tradition through verse. The content of the book spans numerous ballads, each with its own unique narrative. For instance, in "Annie Laurie," the speaker reminisces about a true love, while "Auld Lang Syne" evokes themes of friendship and nostalgia. Other ballads like "The Miller of Dee" and "The Bailiff's Daughter of Islington" tell tales of everyday life and love, showcasing both humor and pathos. Each piece captures a snapshot of human emotion and experience, whether it's expressing romantic longing, celebrating camaraderie, or lamenting loss. Altogether, this collection serves as a delightful window into the folk traditions and lyrical artistry of its era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Ballads, English
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| Subject |
Folk songs, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11236 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 23, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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