Old English Ballads And Folk Songs (1904)

By William Dallam Armes

Book Overview

""Old English Ballads and Folk Songs"" is a collection of traditional songs and ballads from England, compiled by William Dallam Armes and originally published in 1904. The book includes over 50 ballads and songs, many of which date back to the medieval period, and covers a wide range of themes including love, betrayal, murder, and supernatural events. Armes provides historical context and background information for each piece, as well as notes on the language and dialect used in the lyrics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of traditional English folk music.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166987302
• ISBN13: 9781166987305
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"