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The Ballad Book: A Selection Of The Choicest British Ballads is a collection of traditional ballads compiled by William Allingham. The book contains a variety of ballads that were popular in the British Isles during the 18th and 19th centuries. These ballads cover a range of themes, including love, tragedy, and adventure.The book is divided into different sections, each containing ballads that share a common theme. The first section, for example, contains ballads about love and courtship, while the second section features ballads about battles and heroic deeds. Other sections include ballads about supernatural creatures, historical events, and humorous tales.Allingham provides an introduction to each ballad, offering background information on the origins and meaning of the song. He also includes notes on the melody and lyrics, as well as any variations or alternate versions of the ballad.The Ballad Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional British music and folklore. It provides a glimpse into the cultural heritage of the British Isles and offers insight into the lives and experiences of the people who created and performed these ballads.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
| ISBN-13 | 9781417956692 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1417956690 |
| Weight | 1.42 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.00 x 0.98 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $36.95 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Publisher | Kessinger Publishing |
| Published On | 2005-05-01 |
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