Modern Street Ballads

by John Ashton

Book Overview

This book is an anthology of popular songs and ballads from the streets of 19th-century England. Compiled by John Ashton, a leading authority on English popular culture, the book offers a fascinating portrait of the people and events that captured the public's imagination in Victorian England. From tales of love and adventure to political satire and social commentary, the ballads in this collection provide a vivid window into the popular culture...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022079204
• ISBN13: 9781022079205
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"