A Collection of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs, and Other Pieces of Early Poetry
Carefully edited by Thomas Percy, Bishop of Dromore, from the Ancient Manuscripts and Printed Copies
This collection of old heroic ballads, songs, and other pieces of early poetry was carefully edited by Thomas Percy, Bishop of Dromore, from the ancient manuscripts and printed copies. The collection includes a wide variety of poems, from the epic ballads of the Middle Ages to the popular songs of the Elizabethan era. Percy's collection is an important resource for scholars of early English literature, and it has also been a popular source of inspiration for poets and musicians for centuries.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 7117 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 1739 pages |
Hardcover | : | 304 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.2 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 6.14 x 0.69 x 9.21 inches |
Table of Contents
- The Ancient Ballads
- The Popular Songs
- The Other Pieces of Early Poetry
The Ancient Ballads
The ancient ballads in this collection are some of the oldest and most important works of English literature. They were originally composed orally and passed down from generation to generation, and they often tell stories of love, war, and adventure. Some of the most famous ancient ballads in this collection include "The Ballad of Chevy Chase," "The Battle of Otterburn," and "The Death of Sir Patrick Spens."
The Popular Songs
The popular songs in this collection are a more recent addition to the English literary tradition. They were written by professional musicians and poets, and they were often performed at taverns, fairs, and other public gatherings. The popular songs in this collection include a wide variety of genres, from love songs to drinking songs to political satires. Some of the most famous popular songs in this collection include "Greensleeves," "Barbara Allen," and "The Vicar of Bray."
The Other Pieces of Early Poetry
The other pieces of early poetry in this collection include a variety of works, from religious poems to didactic poems to love poems. These poems are often less well-known than the ballads and popular songs, but they are still valuable examples of early English literature. Some of the most famous other pieces of early poetry in this collection include "The Dream of the Rood," "The Owl and the Nightingale," and "The Canterbury Tales."
This collection of old heroic ballads, songs, and other pieces of early poetry is a valuable resource for scholars of early English literature. It includes a wide variety of poems from different periods and genres, and it provides a glimpse into the rich and diverse tradition of English poetry. Percy's collection has been a popular source of inspiration for poets and musicians for centuries, and it continues to be an important resource for scholars today.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 7117 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 1739 pages |
Hardcover | : | 304 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.2 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 6.14 x 0.69 x 9.21 inches |
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5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 7117 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 1739 pages |
Hardcover | : | 304 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.2 pounds |
Dimensions | : | 6.14 x 0.69 x 9.21 inches |