The Ballad of Edwin and Emma: With Notes and Illustrations (1849)

The Ballad of Edwin and Emma, written by David Mallet and published in 1849, is a romantic poem that tells the story of two young lovers who are torn apart by their families' disapproval. The poem is accompanied by notes and illustrations that provide historical and cultural context for the story.The poem begins with the introduction of Edwin and Emma, two young lovers who are deeply in love but unable to be together due to their families' feud. Despite their families' objections, the two continue to meet in secret and profess their love for each other.However, their happiness is short-lived as Emma's father discovers their secret meetings and forbids her from seeing Edwin. Edwin, heartbroken and unable to bear the separation, decides to leave his home and travel to a foreign land in search of fortune.Years later, Edwin returns to his homeland, now a wealthy and successful man. He discovers that Emma has been forced into a loveless marriage by her father and is now living in misery. Edwin resolves to rescue her and they are finally reunited, but their happiness is once again short-lived as Emma falls ill and dies.The Ballad of Edwin and Emma is a timeless tale of love, tragedy, and sacrifice. The notes and illustrations included in the book provide a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural context in which the story is set, making it a valuable resource for scholars and lovers of literature alike.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.