| Editor |
Child, Francis James, 1825-1896 |
| Title |
The English and Scottish popular ballads, volume 5 (of 5)
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| Original Publication |
United States: Dover Publications, Inc.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
WebRover, SF2001, Alicia Williams, Jude Eylander for music transcription, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Volume 5" by Francis James Child is a collection of traditional ballads that showcases the rich oral storytelling heritage of England and Scotland, compiled in the late 19th century. The collection encompasses a variety of ballads, often recounting tales of love, adventure, and historical events, reflecting the culture and social norms of the time. Volume 5 completes a comprehensive anthology, with diverse narratives like that of "John Thomson and the Turk," which centers around themes of loyalty, bravery, and the consequences of love. At the start of the volume, the ballad "John Thomson and the Turk" introduces readers to John Thomson, a chieftain fighting against the Turks who is unexpectedly visited by his wife. As the couple shares a brief reunion, it becomes evident that the wife's choices lead her into danger. After some time apart, John learns of her absence and disguises himself to rescue her from Violentrie, a Turkish lord. As events unfold, the tale reveals a blend of humor and peril, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the Turk, where Thomson's cleverness and the loyalty of his men ultimately triumph, culminating in a revengeful justice that intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and valor. (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 -- England -- Texts
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| Subject |
Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71104 |
| Release Date |
Jul 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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