The Oxford Book of Ballads (eBook)

Thomas the Rhymer, The Riddling Knight, Babylon, The Marriage of Sir Gawain, Bonnie Annie, Tam Lin…

Various authors (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
576 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654773277-8 (EAN)

Infos

The Oxford Book of Ballads is a meticulous anthology that captures the essence of the ballad form, showcasing works spanning from medieval origins to the vibrant folk traditions of the 19th century. The compendium deftly intertwines lyrical storytelling with melodic verse, reflecting the social mores, historical contexts, and emotional landscapes of the times. With a keen editorial hand, the collection presents ballads in their lyrical glory, preserving the oral traditions that fueled their popularity while also contextualizing them within the broader spectrum of English literature. The balance of the familiar and the arcane makes this anthology a rich resource for both enthusiasts and scholars alike. The editors behind this anthology represent a diverse array of literary scholarship, each contributing unique perspectives on the evolution of the ballad form. Their collective expertise sheds light on the folklore that influenced the ballads and the socio-political themes woven into their narratives. This background illustrates a passionate commitment to recovering and celebrating a genre that has long served as a mirror to societal values and catastrophes. Highly recommended for lovers of poetry and history, The Oxford Book of Ballads is an essential read for anyone interested in the roots of English literature. Offering a splendid array of voices and themes, it invites readers to experience the richness of balladic tradition while fostering a deeper appreciation for its enduring legacy in modern literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: anthology of ballads • Arthur Quiller-Couch • balladry in English literature • classic ballads • Classic English anthologies • cultural folklore collection • cultural heritage • English ballads • English poetry anthology • English storytelling traditions • folklore and mythology poems • Folk poetry collection • Historical Consciousness • Historical oral narratives • historic ballads compilation • Imagery in ballads • Leaves of Grass • linguistic richness • love and romance poetry • lyrical poetry collection • mary oliver • medieval and renaissance ballads • medieval folklore • Narrative poetry anthology • Oral tradition • Paradise Lost • poetic narrative songs • Scottish storytelling • Stay With Me • The Divine Comedy • The Essential Rumi • themes of love and betrayal • the odyssey • The Raven • The Sun and Her Flowers • timeless narrative themes • traditional ballad literature • traditional folk ballads • Traditional narrative poetry • William Shakespeare