The Oxford Book of Ballads by James Kinsley

Skip to product information
1 of 1

The Oxford Book of Ballads by James Kinsley

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary

This anthology of the ballads of England and Scotland features romances, biblical ballads, magic tales and a miscellany of literary and and historical ballads. "Tam Lin" and the "Bonny Earl of Murray" are among the 150 ballads included in the text, 80 of which are accompanied by their tune.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free delivery in Australia
  • Supporting authors with AuthorSHARE
  • 100% recyclable packaging
  • Proud to be a B Corp – A Business for good
  • Buy-back with Ziffit

The Oxford Book of Ballads by James Kinsley

The ballad is probably the most intensely dramatic of all poetic forms and its appeal has proved to be especially enduring. In this anthology of the traditional ballads of England and Scotland, the material is grouped according to theme and mood and covers the whole range of the genre. It includes romances, biblical ballads, magic tales and a miscellany of literary and historical ballads including the "riding ballads" of the Scottish border. The author has consulted manuscripts and early printed sources in the pursuit of authenticity and is careful to avoid the amended or elaborate versions which are often presented as authentic. The collection includes such favourites as "Tam Lin" and "The Bonny Earl of Murray" among its 150 ballads, 80 of which are accompanied by their tune and explanatory notes.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780192813305
ISBN 10 0192813307
Title The Oxford Book of Ballads
Author James Kinsley
Condition Unavailable
Binding type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1982-09-01
Number of pages 728
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note Unavailable