The English And Scottish Popular Ballads

The English and Scottish Popular Ballads: Part I, V4 is a collection of traditional ballads from England and Scotland, compiled and edited by Francis James Child. The book is the fourth volume in a series that was first published in 1882. The ballads included in this volume cover a wide range of themes, including love, betrayal, murder, and the supernatural. Many of the ballads are still well-known today, such as ""Barbara Allen"" and ""The Three Ravens"". Child's edition of the ballads is considered a seminal work in the field of folk literature and has been influential in the study of traditional songs and storytelling. The book includes extensive notes and commentary by Child, providing historical context and analysis of the ballads. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of traditional ballads in Scotland and England.In Five Volumes.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.