National And Historical Ballads, Songs, And Poems (1869)

by Thomas Osborne Davis

Book Overview

National and Historical Ballads, Songs, and Poems is a collection of poems and songs compiled by Thomas Osborne Davis and originally published in 1869. The book includes a variety of works that celebrate Irish history, culture, and nationalism. The poems and songs cover a range of topics, including the Irish rebellion of 1798, the struggle for Irish independence, and the beauty of the Irish landscape. Many of the works are written in the traditional ballad form, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and a focus on the lives of ordinary people. The book is a testament to the enduring power of Irish poetry and song, and remains a beloved classic of Irish literature to this day.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: 1120651506
• ISBN13: 9781120651501
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"