Old Ballads

By Various

Book Overview

Old Ballads is a collection of traditional English folk songs and ballads, compiled by various authors. The book includes famous ballads such as ""Barbara Allen"" and ""The Twa Corbies"", as well as lesser-known songs that offer a glimpse into the everyday lives and struggles of ordinary people in centuries past. These ballads often tell stories of love, betrayal, and tragedy, and are accompanied by simple yet haunting melodies that have been passed down through generations. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of English folk music, and is sure to delight fans of traditional ballads and storytelling alike.My pretty Jane, my pretty Jane Ah never, never look so shy; But meet me in the evening, While the bloom is on the rye. The spring is waning fast, my love.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: 1162676841
• ISBN13: 9781162676845
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"