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Title: The Nightingale, the Valkyrie and Raven, and Other Ballads
Contents: The nightingale, or, The transformed damsel -- The valkyrie and raven -- Erik Emun and Sir Plog -- The elves -- Feridun -- Epigrams.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price
Summary: "The Nightingale, the Valkyrie and Raven, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of poetic ballads likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of transformation, love, and mythical elements, drawing inspiration from folklore and legend. Through a series of narratives, it explores the interplay between the human and supernatural realms, encapsulating the timeless struggle of love and fate. The collection features enchanting tales such as "The Nightingale, or The Transformed Damsel," where a knight encounters a bewitched nightingale, a lady turned bird by a cruel stepmother. The story intertwines elements of magic, the trials of both the knight and the nightingale, ultimately leading to her rescue and transformation back into human form, revealing her royal lineage. Other ballads, like "The Valkyrie and Raven," recount the adventures and valor of Norse heroes, depicting a dialogue between a Valkyrie and a raven that reveals insights into honor, warfare, and loyalty among warriors. Through vivid imagery and lyrical prose, Borrow crafts a rich tapestry of mythic storytelling, inviting readers into a world of fantasy and profound emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Editor: Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937
Translator: Borrow, George, 1803-1881
EBook No.: 26834
Published: Oct 7, 2008
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: Ballads
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Nightingale, the Valkyrie and Raven, and Other Ballads
Contents: The nightingale, or, The transformed damsel -- The valkyrie and raven -- Erik Emun and Sir Plog -- The elves -- Feridun -- Epigrams.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price
Summary: "The Nightingale, the Valkyrie and Raven, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of poetic ballads likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of transformation, love, and mythical elements, drawing inspiration from folklore and legend. Through a series of narratives, it explores the interplay between the human and supernatural realms, encapsulating the timeless struggle of love and fate. The collection features enchanting tales such as "The Nightingale, or The Transformed Damsel," where a knight encounters a bewitched nightingale, a lady turned bird by a cruel stepmother. The story intertwines elements of magic, the trials of both the knight and the nightingale, ultimately leading to her rescue and transformation back into human form, revealing her royal lineage. Other ballads, like "The Valkyrie and Raven," recount the adventures and valor of Norse heroes, depicting a dialogue between a Valkyrie and a raven that reveals insights into honor, warfare, and loyalty among warriors. Through vivid imagery and lyrical prose, Borrow crafts a rich tapestry of mythic storytelling, inviting readers into a world of fantasy and profound emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Editor: Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937
Translator: Borrow, George, 1803-1881
EBook No.: 26834
Published: Oct 7, 2008
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: Ballads
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.