Rural Tales, Ballads And Songs

Rural Tales, Ballads and Songs is a collection of poetry and prose written by Robert Bloomfield, an English agricultural labourer and poet who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is a compilation of Bloomfield's work, which includes a variety of stories, songs, and ballads that depict the daily life of rural England during his time. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of work. The first section includes a series of rural tales, which are short stories that depict the lives of farmers, labourers, and other rural folk. These tales are often humorous and light-hearted, but also provide insight into the challenges faced by those living in rural communities.The second section of the book contains a series of ballads, which are songs that tell a story. Many of these ballads focus on the themes of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life. They are often accompanied by simple melodies that were popular in Bloomfield's time.The third section of the book contains a series of songs, which are similar to the ballads but are generally shorter and more focused on a particular theme or emotion. These songs often deal with themes of nature, love, and the joys and struggles of rural life.Overall, Rural Tales, Ballads and Songs is a charming and insightful collection of poetry and prose that provides a unique glimpse into the lives of rural English people during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Bloomfield's work celebrates the beauty and simplicity of rural life, while also acknowledging the challenges and hardships faced by those who lived it.Still may the favouring Muse be found: Still circumspect the paths ye tread: Plant moral truths in Fancy's ground; And meet old Age without a dread.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.