Illustrated British Ballads: Old And New. Vol I
Author: George Barnett Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell & Company, Limited, 1886
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn and dried leather. Bumped and rubbed corners. Internally sound.
This captivating anthology, Illustrated British Ballads, Old And New, compiles a rich selection of traditional and contemporary British ballads, presenting a vibrant tapestry of storytelling through verse. It chronicles tales of love, loss, heroism, and everyday life, offering a window into the cultural heritage and evolving narratives of the British Isles. The collection’s tone is both reverent to its historical roots and celebratory of its artistic breadth, making it an essential volume for enthusiasts of poetry and folklore. Accompanied by evocative illustrations, this work illuminates the enduring power of balladry as a form of popular expression and historical record. It argues for the continued relevance of these narrative poems in understanding the human condition across generations.
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Author: George Barnett Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell & Company, Limited, 1886
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn and dried leather. Bumped and rubbed corners. Internally sound.
This captivating anthology, Illustrated British Ballads, Old And New, compiles a rich selection of traditional and contemporary British ballads, presenting a vibrant tapestry of storytelling through verse. It chronicles tales of love, loss, heroism, and everyday life, offering a window into the cultural heritage and evolving narratives of the British Isles. The collection’s tone is both reverent to its historical roots and celebratory of its artistic breadth, making it an essential volume for enthusiasts of poetry and folklore. Accompanied by evocative illustrations, this work illuminates the enduring power of balladry as a form of popular expression and historical record. It argues for the continued relevance of these narrative poems in understanding the human condition across generations.
