English And Scottish Popular Ballads; Riverside Literature Series

187 Pages; 0Ver 38 Ballads; Notes And Glossary In Rear; Preface And Introduction In Front Previous Owner Name In Front End Page. Few Markings; Slight Warping Of Some Pages. Pages Tight; Moderate Page Wear; Slight Yellowing; Light Green Hard Covers With Black Lettering On Front And Spine. Moderate Page Wear. Minor Wear On Spine Ends. Book Selected And Edited For Study Under The Supervision Of William Allan Neilson. Introduction Includes: Ballad Structure; Subject-Mater; Characteristics, Versification, Later History, And Date Of Ballads. Ballads Include: The Douglas Tragedy; The Cruel Brother; Edward; Hind Horn; Lord Thomas And Fair Annet; Love Gregor; Lamkin; The Three Ravens; The Twa Sisters; Sir Patrick Spence; Sweet William's Ghost; The Daemon Lover; Young Bicham; Chey Chase; Captain Car; Johnie Cock; Robin Hood And Guy Of Gisborne, The Dowy Houms O Yarrow,Etc.Very Rare Vintage Copy.