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A New Book Of Old Ballads (1891)

A New Book Of Old Ballads (1891)

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ISBN10: 110459806X
ISBN13: 9781104598068
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A New Book of Old Ballads is a collection of traditional ballads compiled and edited by James Maidment in 1891. The book features a selection of popular ballads from the 16th and 17th centuries, including well-known pieces such as The Twa Corbies and The Bonny Earl of Murray. Maidment's collection also includes lesser-known ballads, many of which had been forgotten or lost over time. The book provides a valuable insight into the rich cultural heritage of traditional ballads and their enduring popularity. Maidment's introduction provides context and historical background to the ballads, making the book an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in traditional folk music and poetry. Overall, A New Book of Old Ballads is a fascinating and comprehensive collection of traditional ballads, offering a glimpse into the past and a celebration of the enduring power of folk traditions.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.

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