First published in 1979, this work presents the history of the ballad, including its origin, style, content and preservation. It explores how ballads have adapted and changed over time, particularly with the rise of mass literacy and printing and the decline in the oral tradition, and in doing so, demonstrates the versatility of the genre. With separate indexes for names and ballad titles, this book will be a valuable resource to those studying English ballads and early modern and modern poetry.
| ISBN: | 9781138229365 |
| Publication date: | 17th January 2019 |
| Author: | Alan Bold |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 110 pages |
| Series: | The Critical Idiom Reissued |
| Genres: |
Literature: history and criticism Literary studies: poetry and poets Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) Literary studies: poetry and poets |
First published in 1979, this work presents the history of the ballad, including its origin, style, content and preservation. It explores how ballads have adapted and changed over time, particularly with the rise of mass literacy and printing and the decline in the oral tradition, and in doing so, demonstrates the versatility of the genre.
The Ballad features in the following genres: Literature: history and criticism, Literary studies: poetry and poets, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Literary studies: poetry and poets
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The Ballad was written by Alan Bold and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Ballad has 110 pages
Yes it is part of The Critical Idiom Reissued series
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