Project Gutenberg 2008-10-06 Public domain in the USA. 103 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) Brown William, The Power of the Harp, and Other Ballads Brown William -- The power of the harp -- The unfortunate marriage -- The wrestling-match -- The warrior. Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price "The Power of the Harp, and Other Ballads by Borrow and Wise" by George Borrow is a collection of ballads written during the early 20th century, specifically in 1913. This book features traditional ballads that draw upon themes of love, tragedy, and folklore, encapsulating the rich lyrical heritage of the British Isles. The collection serves to highlight the emotional depth and storytelling traditions inherent in balladry, often exploring the complexities of human relationships through poetic narratives. The collection includes various ballads, such as "Brown William," the tale of a misunderstood patriot executed for treason, drawing poignantly from themes of betrayal and vengeance. Other pieces like "The Power of the Harp" explore the depths of love, loss, and even supernatural elements, where a powerful harp can summon the dead. Through lively characters and rhythmic language, Borrow’s ballads engage readers with vivid imagery and emotional struggles, providing insights into the human condition and the cultural stories that shape our understanding of life and relationships. Overall, this work is a significant glance into the world of ballads, intertwining historical events with personal narratives that resonate through time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ballads English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 48587 2025-08-11T06:36:38.016494 text/html 44925 2008-10-06T16:22:51 text/html 108554 2025-08-11T06:36:43.538513 application/epub+zip 106872 2025-08-11T06:36:41.213503 application/epub+zip 76932 2025-08-11T06:36:40.084492 application/epub+zip 300682 2025-08-11T06:36:45.123500 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289553 2025-08-11T06:36:42.801493 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227827 2022-09-12T11:22:43.698100 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 38887 2025-08-11T06:36:37.727514 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 38593 2008-10-06T16:20:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19647 2025-08-11T06:36:45.259462 application/rdf+xml 23739 2025-08-11T06:36:40.579489 image/jpeg 4980 2025-08-11T06:36:40.329498 image/jpeg 14191 2008-10-06T16:24:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 15706 2008-10-06T16:24:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 106897 2025-08-11T06:36:38.021523 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