Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 1 (of 3) by Percy and Wheatley
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About this eBook
| Editor | Percy, Thomas, 1729-1811 |
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| Editor | Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 |
| Title |
Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 1 (of 3) Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs and Other Pieces of Our Earlier Poets Together With Some Few of Later Date |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Thomas Percy and edited by Henry B. Wheatley is a collection of historical poetry and ballads compiled in the late 19th century. This volume features a range of old heroic ballads, songs, and works from both early and later English poets, offering readers a glimpse into the poetic traditions that predate modern writing. The focus is on the preservation of folk music and narratives, showcasing the rich tapestry of English literature that speaks to national identity and heritage. The opening of this volume includes the editor's preface, which outlines the motivations behind producing a new edition of Percy's work, highlighting the significant contributions of previous scholars and collectors of ballad literature. Wheatley aims to build on Bishop Percy's legacy by ensuring the continued appreciation of these ancient texts. Readers are introduced to discussions about minstrels, ballad writers, and the authenticity of pieces within the collection, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the ballads themselves. The introduction touches on themes of oral tradition, the evolution of ballads over time, and the significance of poetic storytelling in shaping cultural narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 |
| Subject | Ballads, English -- Texts |
| Subject | Romances, English -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Minstrels |
| Subject | English language -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45939 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 449 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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