The Quest Of The Ballad (1919)

By William Roy MacKenzie

Book Overview

The Quest of the Ballad is a book written by W. Roy Mackenzie and published in 1919. The book is a collection of essays that aim to explore the origins, history, and significance of ballads. The author delves into the various forms of ballads, their themes, and their evolution over time. He also discusses the role of ballads in different cultures and their impact on society. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of ballads. The author provides examples of ballads from different countries and cultures to illustrate his points. The Quest of the Ballad is a comprehensive and insightful examination of a timeless form of poetry that has been passed down through generations.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: 116397434X
• ISBN13: 9781163974346
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"