Project Gutenberg 2008-10-06 Public domain in the USA. 124 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) Alf the Freebooter, Little Danneved and Swayne Trost, and Other Ballads Sir Alf the Freebooter -- Little Danneved and Swayne Trost -- Sir Pall, Sir Bear, and Sir Liden -- Belardo's wedding -- The yew tree. Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price "Alf the Freebooter, Little Danneved and Swayne Trost, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of narrative ballads crafted in the early 20th century. The book dives into themes of heroism, adventure, and the human condition, often set against a backdrop of medieval or heroic landscapes. Borrow intricately weaves traditional storytelling with poetic form, reflecting the folklore and legends of Northern Europe. The collection features a series of tales centered on characters such as Sir Alf, a diminutive yet daring pirate, and Little Danneved, a brave young man navigating his way through the challenges of loyalty and courage. In the first ballad, Alf embarks on a piracy venture, bravely confronting enemies at sea, while the second recounts his unfortunate capture and encounters with the Danish queen. The subsequent ballads continue this exploration of valiant feats and moral dilemmas, showcasing the evolving bonds of friendship and familial ties amidst conflicts. Each story captures the essence of its protagonists, blending valor with the consequences of their actions, ultimately revealing the intricacies of human relationships and societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ballads English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Adventure Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 44470 2025-07-11T06:30:43.709937 text/html 41475 2008-10-06T15:56:33 text/html 112747 2025-07-11T06:30:49.150919 application/epub+zip 111049 2025-07-11T06:30:46.784931 application/epub+zip 83507 2025-07-11T06:30:45.684941 application/epub+zip 319455 2025-07-11T06:30:50.623911 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308554 2025-07-11T06:30:48.388951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261602 2022-09-12T11:22:36.597008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 35034 2025-07-11T06:30:43.436939 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 34707 2008-10-06T15:53:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20228 2025-07-11T06:30:50.753907 application/rdf+xml 25089 2025-07-11T06:30:46.176922 image/jpeg 4657 2025-07-11T06:30:45.928003 image/jpeg 13323 2008-10-06T15:57:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 14730 2008-10-06T15:57:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 111804 2025-07-11T06:30:43.713948 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia