Scottish ballads
Scottish Ballads by Emily B. Lyle, published by Barnes & Noble in 1995, offers a comprehensive exploration of Scotland’s rich tradition of balladry. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The book features a selection of over eighty ballads, showcasing the depth of Scottish literature and its oral culture, which is characterized by themes of magic, passion, and historical transformation into legend.
Readers will find a curated collection that includes works from the last three centuries, highlighting contributions from notable figures such as Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott. The book is enhanced with an introduction, notes, and glosses that provide context and insight into the ballads. This reference work serves as a valuable resource for those interested in music and the cultural heritage of Scotland.
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Scotland’s ballads represent one of the high-water marks of Scottish literature and are famous as superb expressions of oral culture, reflecting a world of magic, deep passion, and history transformed into legend. This selection includes more than eighty of the finest ballads, together with an introduction, notes, and glosses. The versions come from the last three centuries – from the time of Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott, who were among the earliest collectors, up to the present day. Collected and compiled by an internationally famous scholar.
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