Ballads in the Cumberland Dialect: With Notes Descriptive of the Manners and Customs of the Cumberland Peasantry, a Glossary of Local Words, and a Life of the Author (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book contains a comprehensive selection of poems in the Cumberland dialect by Robert Anderson, a renowned poet from Carlisle, England. The poems provide a vivid portrayal of rural life in Cumberland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, capturing the essence of the region's folklore, customs, and traditions. Anderson's work is notable for its keen observation of the human condition, with themes of love, loss, poverty, and social injustice woven throughout the poems. His skillful use of language, rich in local dialect and imagery, creates an authentic and immersive experience for readers. This collection offers a unique insight into the lives of ordinary people in a bygone era, preserving the rich cultural heritage of Cumberland and showcasing the enduring power of poetry to reflect the human experience.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book contains a comprehensive selection of poems in the Cumberland dialect by Robert Anderson, a renowned poet from Carlisle, England. The poems provide a vivid portrayal of rural life in Cumberland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, capturing the essence of the region's folklore, customs, and traditions. Anderson's work is notable for its keen observation of the human condition, with themes of love, loss, poverty, and social injustice woven throughout the poems. His skillful use of language, rich in local dialect and imagery, creates an authentic and immersive experience for readers. This collection offers a unique insight into the lives of ordinary people in a bygone era, preserving the rich cultural heritage of Cumberland and showcasing the enduring power of poetry to reflect the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330965849_0
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