The Penguin Book Of Folk Ballads Of The English-Speaking World
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the windswept moors of the British Isles to the rugged frontiers of the American West, The Penguin Book of Folk Ballads of the English-Speaking World presents a sweeping collection of traditional ballads that chronicle the joys, sorrows, and dramas of ordinary life across centuries of oral tradition. Edited by Albert B. Friedman, this landmark anthology gathers the most enduring songs of the English-speaking peoples — tales of doomed lovers, daring outlaws, supernatural encounters, and maritime adventure — preserving a rich cultural inheritance that was passed down through generations long before the printed word. Friedman's editorial vision is both scholarly and accessible, presenting each ballad with the authority of a seasoned folklorist while ensuring the raw, emotional power of the verse remains fully intact. Originally published as The Viking Book of Folk Ballads of the English-Speaking World, this Penguin edition made the collection available to a broader readership, cementing its place as an essential reference for students of literature, folklore, and cultural history alike. For anyone captivated by the living pulse of language and story, this collection poses a tantalising question: how much of who we are is still sung in these ancient, resonant lines?
Author: Albert B. Friedman
Format: Paperback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the windswept moors of the British Isles to the rugged frontiers of the American West, The Penguin Book of Folk Ballads of the English-Speaking World presents a sweeping collection of traditional ballads that chronicle the joys, sorrows, and dramas of ordinary life across centuries of oral tradition. Edited by Albert B. Friedman, this landmark anthology gathers the most enduring songs of the English-speaking peoples — tales of doomed lovers, daring outlaws, supernatural encounters, and maritime adventure — preserving a rich cultural inheritance that was passed down through generations long before the printed word. Friedman's editorial vision is both scholarly and accessible, presenting each ballad with the authority of a seasoned folklorist while ensuring the raw, emotional power of the verse remains fully intact. Originally published as The Viking Book of Folk Ballads of the English-Speaking World, this Penguin edition made the collection available to a broader readership, cementing its place as an essential reference for students of literature, folklore, and cultural history alike. For anyone captivated by the living pulse of language and story, this collection poses a tantalising question: how much of who we are is still sung in these ancient, resonant lines?